Fisker Ocean to roll on custom Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres
Bridgestone has been selected by United States automaker, Fisker, as the exclusive tyre partner for the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV.
The vehicle will sit on custom-developed Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres for vehicles sold in Europe and select models sold in North America.
The bespoke Potenza Sport tyres deliver an optimal driving experience focused on ride comfort and handling stability, and are engineered for low rolling resistance, which conserves the Fisker Ocean’s battery energy by ensuring that less power is required to move the vehicle’s tyres.
The Fisker Ocean will make its global debut at the upcoming 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, with production starting in November 2022. The SUV features extensive use of recycled materials, including a fully vegan interior, and will come with an optional photovoltaic solar roof.
The custom-engineered tyre marks one of the first times Bridgestone Potenza Sport – the company’s premium ultra-high-performance sports tyre – has been combined with its Enliten Technology.
On average, Bridgestone claims Enliten Technology reduces the rolling resistance of a tyre by up to 30 per cent and its weight by up to 20 per cent.
This equates to up to 2kg fewer raw material resources required to produce every tyre – an environmental benefit from both a resources and final end-of-life stage management standpoint.
The use of Enliten Technology is key in ensuring that the Ocean’s tyres have low rolling resistance, while Potenza Sport’s sporty pattern provides a dynamic and stable driving experience.
The custom-engineered Bridgestone tyres will be available in two tyre sizes: 255/50 R20 & 255/45 R22.
The 22 inch tyre will be tuned to create a sportier handling balance, consistent with the elevated performance requirements of the higher power versions of the Fisker Ocean.
Bridgestone will also supply custom-designed Alenza Sport all season tyres for Fisker Ocean models sold in North America. The Alenza Sport tyres are engineered with a next-generation compound that provides enhanced dry braking, wet handling and improved rolling resistance to help drivers unlock the Fisker Ocean’s full performance capabilities.
“At Bridgestone, we see EVs as a huge opportunity to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and make mobility more environmentally sustainable,” said Laurent Dartoux, president and CEO, Bridgestone EMIA.
“But there are still many barriers to overcome before a fully electric future can be realised, and Fisker – like Bridgestone – is working to break those barriers down. Not only making EVs more accessible, Fisker is built from the ground up with a strong sustainability agenda that we wholeheartedly support. It’s brilliant to unite our shared ambitions and work together to achieve them.”