Hankook To Supply Tires for New Volkswagen EVs
Hankook Tire will provide iON series tires for the upcoming Volkswagen ID. Polo and ID. Cross electric vehicles.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Hankook Tire is set to supply its specialized iON evo and i*cept tire lines as original equipment for the Volkswagen ID. Polo and ID. Cross models. These vehicles are built on the MEB+ electric platform and represent part of the broader expansion of the Volkswagen electric vehicle lineup.
Why it matters
This agreement supports the ongoing effort by Volkswagen to broaden its electric vehicle portfolio. By utilizing specialized tires for its MEB+ platform, the automaker aims to optimize the performance characteristics of its newest compact models.
The ID. Polo will feature 18-inch iON evo summer tires and 17-inch iON i*cept winter tires. Meanwhile, the ID. Cross will be equipped with 17-inch and 19-inch iON evo tires.
The players
Hankook Tire
A South Korean tire manufacturer that specializes in producing high-performance tires for the electric vehicle market.
Volkswagen
A German-based multinational automotive manufacturer currently focused on transitioning its global fleet to electric power.
The details
Hankook Tire will provide its performance-focused iON range to support the specific demands of the MEB+ platform used by the ID. Polo and ID. Cross. The ID. Polo serves as the production version of the ID. 2all concept, while the ID. Cross is positioned as a compact sport utility vehicle.
Timeline
Hankook supplied tires for various Porsche, Cupra, and Volkswagen vehicles throughout 2025.
The Cupra Raval was added to the Hankook tire portfolio in 2026.
Roadmap
This partnership signals a deepening integration between tire manufacturers and the specific performance demands of modular electric vehicle architectures. It positions Hankook as a key supplier for the next generation of compact EVs against a backdrop of increasing electrification across the auto industry.
Buyers of the new ID. Polo and ID. Cross models will receive specialized tires designed to improve the efficiency and range of their electric vehicles. These factory-fitted tires should simplify maintenance decisions for drivers who require high-performance tires tailored to their vehicle's specific platform.
The takeaway
Drivers looking at new electric vehicles should be aware that original equipment tires are increasingly engineered to match specific chassis platforms. Opting for replacement tires that match these specifications is essential to maintaining the intended battery efficiency and handling of the vehicle.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in the market at /Electric Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Korea Times.
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