Lucid Air is first car to use this new HL Tyre
Pirelli has introduced its very first high load index tyre: a new type of tyre dedicated primarily to electric or hybrid cars and SUVs.
Made to support the weight of new vehicles equipped with batteries, the tyre is perfect for heavier vehicles, such as electric cars. It is designed to provide low rolling resistance as well as a high level of driving comfort, the company said in a press statement.
The new tyre features the HL (high load) marking on the sidewall as an indication of its capabilities and is able to support 20% more weight compared to a standard tyre and 6-9% more weight than an extra load XL tyre of the same size.
The Lucid Air will be the very first car to use the new Pirelli HL tyres.
“The attention we devote to all new forms of sustainable mobility now leads us to technology that is capable of anticipating the future demands of car manufacturers for their new electric and hybrid vehicles,” remarked Pierangelo Misani, Senior Vice President, R&D and Cyber, Pirelli.
“Lucid Air represents a technological breakthrough in terms of efficiency and performance. The new Pirelli HL tyres are integral to achieving such benchmarks,” affirmed Eric Bach, SVP, Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Motors.
