Hankook Tire Launches iON HT Tire for Electric Light-Duty Trucks - CleanTechnica

Hankook Tire has introduced the iON HT, its first highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks. Unveiled at the 2025 Electrify Expo in Los Angeles, the iON HT is part of Hankook’s iON product family, which focuses on EV-specific tire technology. The tire features an “XL” load designation to support the heavier weight of electric trucks due to battery packs and cargo, offering high-load support, ultra-low rolling resistance, and an 80,000-mile limited treadwear warranty. It combines all-season versatility with technologies like Roll Lite Compound and Opti Cure Technology to reduce internal friction and improve battery efficiency, as well as ProDurable Compound and Opti Tread Technology to enhance wear resistance. Additional design elements include 3D-Embossed Sipes and flared shoulder grooves for improved wet traction, an aggressive shoulder block design, and iON Clad construction to protect against external impacts without compromising ride comfort. The iON