High-tech Continental Tires for the Electric Twingo

The Renault Twingo electric will be equipped with Continental tires developed to meet the specific requirements of electric vehicles.

Renault has chosen Continental to supply the original equipment for itsnew Twingo 100% electric. This city car, whose launch is expected soon, will be globally delivered with EcoContact 7 tires mounted on 18-inch wheels.

While the choice of a tire supplier often goes unnoticed, it plays an important role in an electric vehicle. Range, noise levels, and handling are partly dependent on tire characteristics. Manufacturers are increasingly working closely with tire manufacturers to develop solutions tailored to these new requirements.

From golf ball to tire

For the electric Twingo, Continental provides its EcoContact 7, a tire designed to limit rolling resistance. The goal is to reduce energy losses related to the vehicle’s movement, thus helping to preserve range. The manufacturer relies on an architecture called “Smart Energy Casing,” which aims to minimize internal friction within the tire.

Another feature is that the tire’s sidewalls incorporate a technology called “Aerodimple.” Inspired by the principle used on golf balls, it consists of small dimples intended to reduce aerodynamic turbulence generated around the wheel. Again, the objective is to improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle.

Continental has also worked on the acoustic aspect, which is particularly important in an electric car. In the absence of a combustion engine’s noise, the sounds associated with rolling become more noticeable. The tread pattern, dubbed “Silent Pattern,” has thus been designed to limit certain sound frequencies, especially during urban trips.

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• 17/06/2026 11:16

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Approved in the size 205/45 R18 90H XL, the EcoContact 7 will equip the entire production of the new Renault Twingo electric. An additional illustration of the importance of tires in the development of next-generation electric vehicles.

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