Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 265/40R21 tyres on CBU Mercedes-Benz EQS450+
However, it is equipped with features needed by an EV like a high load rating and a foam layer called ContiSilent to suppress road noise. There are also cheaper variants of the Continental PremiumContact 6 without the foam layer.Besides the Kia EV6 GT-Line, here are some other examples of EVs that are fitted with standard tyres in Malaysia. Do note that these tyres are rated for a high load and are the original equipment of the respective vehicles.
That said if you have purchased an EV in the luxury or performance class, or an electric heavyweight pickup truck, I would suggest that you stick to the manufacturer’s recommended tyres to get the most out of the vehicle. . The most important specification you need to ensure is that the tyre hasas this directly affects the functionality and safety aspects of the EV. With that rating, the tyre will be able to cope with the added weight of an EV thanks to the large battery pack.
Yes, you can make the argument that an EV can output the maximum torque from a standstill while an ICE vehicle needs to get up to speed before it can output its maximum torque. But the tyre manufacturer would have designed the tyre to handle the high torque at all speed ranges of the vehicle.