Continental Tires supplied original equipment tires to all top 10 high-volume EV manufacturers in the EMEA region in 2025, with 17 of the world’s top 20 EV producers globally relying on its tires—8/10 in the Americas and 7/10 in Asia-Pacific. This milestone coincides with robust EV market growth: Fraunhofer ISI forecasts 2025 BEV sales rising 23% from 10.3 million units in 2024 to 12.7 million globally, led by China (8 million, +23%), Europe (2.5 million, +26%), and stable North America (1.4 million).

Dennis Bellmund, head of Continental Tires’ global original equipment business, stated, “The EMEA region confirms the success of our strategy. We began designing passenger tires for low rolling resistance, quiet rolling noise, and high load capacity very early on—these properties are especially important for electric vehicles.” He noted that EVs’ heavier batteries and instant torque accelerate tire wear, making Continental’s proactive R&D essential for partners like BYD, Volkswagen, BMW, NIO, Hyundai, and Renault. Bellmund highlighted that EVs amplify tire noise due to quieter cabins, positioning low-noise tires as a key differentiator. With EV sales projected to exceed 20 million in 2025 (over 25% of global cars), Continental is primed to capitalize on this trend, solidifying its EV leadership.