It is the first 100% electric car in the Hyundai N range and the most powerful standard production model from the Korean manufacturer: the new IONIQ 5 N has captured the attention of fans from all around the world with its futuristic design and state-of-the-art technology. Technology which can also be found in the tyres, the P Zero Elect which is the fruit of the teamwork between Pirelli and Hyundai, which came to life in a virtual environment and was then tested around the bends of the Nürburgring.
ELECT AND PNCS TECHNOLOGIES
The tyre sidewall features the Elect marking, indicating the package of technological solutions designed by Pirelli specifically for plug-in electric and hybrid cars: the combination of specific compounds and reinforced construction support the mass stresses associated with battery-powered vehicles and the high torque typical of the electric motor, for greater durability, while the use of functional polymers provides improved grip and handling in wet conditions.
The P Zero Elect for the new IONIQ 5 N also features the Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) to enhance the driving experience - a technology which proves particularly popular with electric car drivers. This system reduces noise in the passenger compartment thanks to a sound-absorbing material applied to the inside of the tyre.
DEDICATED DEVELOPMENT
Sporty performance, reliability and comfort for everyday driving, but also a focus on driving dynamics: to meet Hyundai's demands, Pirelli engineers have curated every single detail of this dedicated P Zero, from the tread pattern to the tyre construction. They have optimised groove depth and tread block size to improve traction and stability and provide outstanding grip on a variety of surfaces. In addition, the stiffness of the tyre has been designed to promote responsive and controlled driving, both on the track and on the road.
THE PERFECT FIT FOR EVERY USE
In addition to the summer P Zero, Pirelli also supplies a dedicated version of the winter tyre, the Winter Sottozero 3, which offers optimum traction and control in cold weather.
For IONIQ 5 N drivers looking for even more enhanced performance, Pirelli offers the P Zero Corsa, a tyre with high traction and braking performance, also ideal for circuit driving.
All the tyres tailored to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N have the “HN” marking on the sidewall, a symbol of Pirelli's Perfect Fit philosophy aimed at developing specific tyres for the technical characteristics of each model, working closely with car manufacturers at all times. This strategy confirms Pirelli as the world leader in original equipment for premium and prestige cars.
