BackGiti Tire secured its first European electric vehicle OE fitment with the award-winning Volkswagen ID. Buzz, marking a major milestone in the company’s EV development journey.
The GitiSynergyH2 was specified in a staggered fitment configuration:
- Front: 235/60 R18
- Rear: 255/55 R18
Designed specifically to meet the performance demands of Volkswagen’s iconic electric van, the tyre supports the vehicle’s unique weight distribution, torque delivery and efficiency targets.
Engineered for EV Performance
Electric vehicles introduce new technical challenges for tyre development — higher vehicle mass, instant torque delivery, and heightened focus on efficiency and noise.
To meet these requirements, the GitiSynergyH2 features:
AA-Rated Efficiency
A new-generation tread compound was developed to significantly reduce rolling resistance — supporting extended driving range — without compromising durability or safety performance.
Balanced Wear & Longevity
Despite the reduced rolling resistance, compound engineering ensures controlled wear characteristics suitable for the increased torque loads typical of EV platforms.
Safety Without Compromise
Wet and dry braking, handling precision and stability were maintained at premium OE standards, ensuring the tyre meets Volkswagen’s strict validation protocols.
Optimised Profile & Contour
An advanced tyre profile and contour design further enhance load distribution, stability and efficiency across both front and rear axles in the staggered configuration.
Designed in Hannover. Produced for a Global Icon.
The tyre was designed at Giti Tire’s European Research & Development Centre in Hannover, Germany — just kilometres from where the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is produced.
This close geographic and technical collaboration enabled precise alignment with Volkswagen’s platform requirements and validation standards.
A Milestone in EV Development
Securing OE fitment on the ID. Buzz represents:
- Giti’s first European EV OE nomination
- Validation of advanced EV-focused tyre technology
- A strengthened partnership with the Volkswagen Group
- Expansion of Giti’s electric mobility portfolio
As EV adoption accelerates across Europe, Giti continues to invest in compound innovation, rolling resistance optimisation, durability enhancement and next-generation tyre architecture designed specifically for electric vehicles.
Driving the Next Chapter
The GitiSynergy H2 fitment on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz reinforces Giti Tire’s position as a trusted OE partner capable of meeting the evolving technical demands of modern electric mobility.
With proven performance, European engineering expertise and growing EV validation credentials, Giti is ready to support the next generation of vehicle platforms across global markets.
