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• First Hankook highway-terrain tire designed for electric light-duty trucks and full-size SUVs
• iON HT offers high-load support, ultra-low rolling resistance, and an 80K limited treadwear warranty
• iON HT was displayed for the first time at the 2025 Electrify Expo in Los Angeles

Seoul, Korea, June 23, 2025 — Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) unveiled the newest member of its iON product family, the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire engineered specifically for electric light-duty trucks. With iON’s Innovative Technology, the iON HT provides all-season versatility, lower rolling resistance, exceptional ride comfort, and enhanced durability to support the unique demands of electric light-duty trucks.

Featuring an “XL” load designation, the iON HT is specially engineered to provide extra strength and rigidity to accommodate additional cargo with regular light-truck usage, and the heavy battery packs inherent to electric platforms.

“Electric vehicles, especially in the emerging light-duty truck and full-size SUV categories, bring new challenges and place unique demands on their tires,” said Rob Williams, President, Hankook Tire America Corp. “The iON HT is built from the ground up to deliver exceptional EV performance and perfectly embodies the kind of innovation our iON line has come to represent for the industry.”

The newest member of Hankook’s EV-specific iON family, the iON HT combines all-season reliability with low energy loss technology to extend the range of EVs. Key features include:

• Roll Lite Compound and Opti Cure Technology work together to reduce internal friction and optimize curing temperature, contributing to lower rolling resistance and improved battery efficiency
  
• ProDurable Compound and Opti Tread Technology improve wear resistance by dispersing road pressure evenly, resulting in a tread life of up to 80,000 miles, one of the highest among EV tires
  
• New 3D-Embossed Sipe and flared shoulder grooves provide reliable grip and water evacuation for enhanced all-season traction, especially in wet conditions
  
• Aggressive shoulder block design and iON Clad construction protect against external impact without sacrificing ride comfort

Hankook first showcased the iON HT at the 2025 Electrify Expo held at the Port of Los Angeles on June 21–22. Located at the Demo District, attendees experienced the benefits of Hankook’s growing line of EV-focused tire technology.

The iON HT joins Hankook’s iON lineup of all-season, summer, and winter EV tires. The iON HT will be available in August in five initial sizes, ranging from 18 to 22 inches, with UTQG ratings of 900/A/A and speed ratings of T or H. For more information, visit the iON product page.