Michelin offers three tyre ranges for the new all-electric Porsche Macan
- Michelin is offering three tyre ranges: summer, winter and all-season, developed specifically for the new all-electric Porsche Macan, and is the only manufacturer to provide the German carmaker with such a wide, customised offer since 2014.
- The 14 dimensions satisfy the characteristics of the new electric SUV, as well as motorists’ varied uses.
- Michelin’s expertise in terms of electric cars, SUVs and low emission sports cars is a real asset for perfectly responding to Porsche’s requirements.
For over half a century, Michelin and Porsche have been working together to push the boundaries of innovation. Unveiled on January 25, the new Macan, the first all-electric SUV by the German carmaker, is one of the major projects involving Porsche and Michelin, which has accompanied all the Macan’s generations and evolutions since its launch in 2014. Now, Michelin is offering three tyre ranges for this strategic model in a show of confidence that bolsters Michelin in its position as a pioneer and as a preferred original equipment partner.
Bespoke tyres for the electric Porsche Macan
The advent of the electric car caused disruption in the world of tyres. To satisfy the ambitious design brief of the new electric Porsche Macan, Michelin drew on its know-how and in-depth knowledge of electric vehicles. This feat is the fruit of several years of research, and results from the technological learning that Michelin has developed over eight seasons in the World Formula E Championships, where Porsche has competed since 2019.
Electric sports car tyres must not only offer the same performance as those of a combustion-powered car, but also meet other challenges related to autonomy – the distance an electric vehicle can travel without recharging – and rolling noise. Furthermore, battery weight increases a vehicle’s total mass, which causes increased demands and impacts tyres’ mileage. Finally, drivability is another key element and a technical challenge, given that electric engines deliver full torque at zero speed. Michelin took all of these considerations into account when developing the three tyres for the new electric Porsche Macan, with respect for Porsche’s Original Equipment approval – another crucial parameter:
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT EV NE0
This MICHELIN summer tyre has been specially developed for this four-wheel drive vehicle. Its internal structure and rubber were designed to offer perfect drivability and to withstand high power. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV NE0 (marking only to be used by Porsche) also harnesses all of Michelin’s expertise in terms of rolling resistance (optimising autonomy), as well as maximum grip on wet and dry surfaces, always at the highest level irrespective of tyre mileage. Specific emphasis was also placed on rolling noise, which is harder to control in electric cars.
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV NE0
The MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 SUV winter tyre was designed to deliver high safety levels and maximum performance during the winter months, on cold, wet and snow-covered roads. The siped rubber blocks in the tread were designed to offer better drivability and controlled stopping distances in slippery conditions. This performance is combined with the robustness of these SUV tyres, with reinforced sidewalls. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV NE0 also features the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol, certifying its approval for winter use.
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 4 NE0
This all-season tyre, specially developed for high-end and sports vehicles, boasts performance that offers the best compromise between summer and winter tyres. Performing well in hot conditions, it preserves its properties when temperatures fall below 7°C/44.6°F. These properties make it an ideal tyre choice for climates where temperatures can vary widely both seasonally and on a daily basis. Where winters are pronounced, it also provides motorists with an all year-round tyre option rather than swapping between dedicated winter and summer tyres.
These three tyres, designed for the new electric Porsche Macan, offer a comprehensive range of uses for all drivers, surfaces and conditions. They also meet the specificities of precise, sport handling that make up the lifeblood of the Macan, which was once only combustion-powered and is now also all-electric.
Image 1-3: Electric Porsche Macan equipped with MICHELIN PILOT SPORT EV tyres.
Image 4-5: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT EV
Image 6-7: MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Image 8-9: MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 4