ZC Rubber Launches X-Tech System for Next-Gen EV Commercial Tyres

ZC Rubber has unveiled its X-Tech System, a next-generation platform engineered for electric commercial vehicles in China. The technology focuses on resisting high torque, carrying heavier loads, and lowering rolling resistance, key pain points for electric trucks and buses. By pairing new casing reinforcements with advanced rubber compounds, the tyre maker aims to help fleets extend range and reduce total cost of ownership in a market where commercial EV adoption is accelerating.

Why EV Commercial Tyres Need a Different Approach

Electric trucks deliver instantaneous torque that strains conventional tyre designs, especially under heavy freight loads. According to ZC Rubber, the X-Tech System addresses:

• Torque resistance for frequent stop-start duty cycles.
• High load capability to match rising battery weights.
• Lower rolling resistance that preserves battery range and reduces CO₂ emissions.
• Enhanced casing durability to extend retread life and cut waste.

Market data from our recent analysis of EV tyre demand shows a 24 % year-on-year rise in Chinese electric truck registrations, intensifying pressure on tyre engineers to rethink materials and construction methods.¹

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Inside the X-Tech System

Early field tests on the Southeast-Asian X-Elite range delivered up to 15 % extra mileage and measurable energy savings. The new Chinese line-up builds on those gains:

• Reinforced belt package protects against tread deformation under high torque.
• Optimised rubber compound balances grip with low heat build-up.
• 3D siping pattern maintains traction in wet braking.
• Eco-focused materials roadmap targets incremental fossil-based rubber reductions through 2030.

“Our X-Tech System is engineered to help fleets maximise range without sacrificing load capacity,” a ZC Rubber spokesperson said. [Statement paraphrased — no direct quote available]

The company claims these upgrades will improve tyre service life while maintaining safety margins for braking and handling. An external overview of China’s electric truck segment by the International Energy Agency (IEA)² (external, no-follow) underscores the need for such durability gains as e-freight volumes grow.

Regional Roll-out

Initial production is earmarked for major Chinese logistics corridors, with SKU availability timed to coincide with the 2026 model-year launches of domestic electric truck OEMs. ZC Rubber hints at future export variants, aided by its European R&D hub opened in November 2024.³

• Phase 1 (2025-H2): 295/80R22.5 steer and drive patterns.
• Phase 2 (2026): 315/70R22.5 low-profile, plus urban bus sizes.
• Retread programme: Hot-cure X-Tech casings approved for multiple lives.

Industry watchers will recall ZC Rubber’s European R&D Centre launch as a signal of the firm’s global EV intent.³ Together with X-Tech, the company is positioning itself among tier-one suppliers addressing sustainability and performance in the heavy-duty segment.

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Tagged with: ZC Rubber, X-Tech System, EV commercial tyres, electric trucks, high-torque tyres, heavy-load tyres, rolling resistance, tyre technology, fleet efficiency, sustainability, China tyre market, green mobility

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