New Nexen tire ‘bridges’ EV-ICE gap

Seoul – Nexen Tire has launched a high-performance tire designed to deliver optimal performance for both EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles, the company announced 5 Aug.

The N’Fera Supreme EV Root tire, which builds on Nexen’s premium comfort model the N’Fera Supreme, features a 'high load' rating to support the heavier weight of EVs.

The new product also employs sound-absorbing materials, an optimised square-shaped contact patch and proprietary ‘3D kerf’ technology to enhance grip and stability across all seasons.

In real-world testing with the KIA EV6, wet and dry handling and comfort improved by 13%, while rolling resistance was reduced by around 20%, reported Nexen.

The ‘EV Root’ mark, newly introduced in the second half of 2025, will serve as Nexen’s official designation for products that meet stringent performance criteria across both vehicle types, it also noted.

The new tire is currently only available in the Korean market, but “the product line will expand globally as time progresses,” continued the tire maker.

Nexen added that it plans to expand the EV Root mark across its product portfolio regardless of drivetrain or powertrain.

As part of this initiative, Nexen said it has developed an AI-powered performance prediction system to precisely simulate tire characteristics such as fuel efficiency, noise, grip, handling and stiffness.

EV Root "represents our vision for the future of mobility, where one tire can deliver top-tier performance across all vehicle types,” said John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim, CEO of Nexen Tire.