Continental is the First Manufacturer to Launch Series Tire With a Very High Share of Sustainable Materials
- UltraContact NXT is made of up to 65 percent share of renewable, recycled and ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials
- All 19 sizes with best EU tire label rating in rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise
Continental today presents its most sustainable series tire to date - the UltraContact NXT. With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials it combines a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety and performance. Continental is the first manufacturer to launch a tire with both a high share of sustainable materials and maximum EU tire-label performance in volume production. All 19 sizes available will carry the highest possible rating (“A”) of the EU tire label in rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise. The UltraContact NXT will be available for tire dealers in Europe this July.
Depending on its tire size, the UltraContact NXT is made from up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials. Renewable materials stand up to 32 percent. The proportion of recyclable materials is up to five percent. Furthermore, Continental sourced an amount of up to 28 percent ISCC PLUS mass balance approach certified materials from bio, bio-circular and/or circular feedstock.
The UltraContact NXT is an extension of the successful UltraContact family, which was launched by Continental in 2022. The 19 sizes will replace the existing respective dimensions of the UltraContact. Continental will gradually launch the UltraContact NXT in Europe. First sizes will be available for tire dealers in Europe this July. The UltraContact NXT was designed for both electric and combustion engines, offering highest label efficiency and optimum mileage performance. Continentals most sustainable series tire to date therefore bears the EV Compatible logo and will be available for various popular vehicles like the Kia Niro, VW ID.3, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Tesla Model 3, Audi Q4 E-TRON, Skoda Octavia, VW Golf 8, Audi A3 and many more.
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Henry Schniewind
Head of External Communications
Continental Tires
