17 of the World’s Top 20 Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Prefer Continental Tires
Continental is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) market day by day. According to 2025 data, the brand supplies tires to all 10 electric vehicle manufacturers with the highest sales volume in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, reaching a 100% success rate. 17 of the 20 largest electric vehicle manufacturers worldwide prefer Continental tires for their vehicles.
According to data from the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI), electric vehicle sales are growing steadily worldwide. Global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, which were 10.3 million in 2024, increased by 23% and reached 12.7 million units in 2025. While the Asia-Pacific region, especially China, maintains its leadership with double-digit growth rates; The European market strengthened its position as the second most important market, reaching a volume of 2.5 million vehicles with an increase of 26%.
Continental, one of the leading tire manufacturers, has become the choice of the world’s largest EV manufacturers with the products it developed for the technical requirements of electric vehicles. The brand, which supplied tires to all 10 electric vehicle manufacturers with the highest sales volume in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region last year, maintains this strong position on a global scale. Serving 17 of the 20 largest manufacturers, including giants such as BYD, Volkswagen, Stellantis, BMW, NIO, Hyundai and Renault, the brand has carried its success to an intercontinental dimension. The company also supplies tires to 8 of the 10 largest manufacturers in the American market and 7 of 10 manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region.
“ “Our Electric Mobility Strategy is Giving Results”
Dennis Bellmund, Global Original Equipment Business Unit Manager, Continental Tiresevaluated this success with the following words:
“The EMEA region confirms the success of our strategy. We started at a very early stage to design our passenger car tires for low rolling resistance, quiet ride and high load capacity. These features are particularly critical for electric vehicles.”
Advanced Technology for Electric Vehicles: EcoContact 7
Electric vehicles put great pressure on tires due to their battery weight and instantaneous high torque production. To meet these challenges, Continental developed the “aerodimple” technology inspired by golf balls. This technology, used in the new EcoContact 7 model, reduces air turbulence in the tire sidewalls, allowing the vehicle to spend less energy to move and maximizes efficiency. The company, which introduced the first energy-efficient tire Conti EcoContact in 1993, is advancing its technology day by day with EcoContact 7, the seventh generation of the series.
Continental, is a leading tire manufacturer and industry expert. Founded in 1871, the company reached sales of 19.7 billion Euros in 2025 and currently employs approximately 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire Group solutions make mobility safer, smarter and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio includes cars, trucks, trailers, buses, bicycles, motorcycle tires and industrial tires, as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Delivering innovative superior performance for over 150 years, Continental is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal year 2025, the Tire Group achieved sales of 19.7 billion euros. Continental’s tire division operates in 54 countries around the world and employs approximately 78,000 people.
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