Kenda KR616 EV Tyre Launches in Australia — Arriving July 2025
In July 2025, Kenda is set to launch its newest tyre designed specifically for electric vehicles, the EMERA KR616 EV, into the Australian market. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and comfort, this release highlights Kenda’s commitment to meeting the growing demands of EV drivers across the country.
Built for Electric Vehicles
The EMERA KR616 EV has been purpose-built to address the unique needs of EVs, delivering a blend of performance, longevity, and comfort. Among its standout features:
- Asymmetric tread pattern & advanced silica compound for improved wet braking and dry grip.
- Low rolling resistance to help maximise EV driving range.
- Noise-reduction design, including a closed inside shoulder pattern, to ensure a quieter, more comfortable ride.
- Four wide grooves & chamfered edges for enhanced water evacuation, cornering stability, and reduced uneven wear.
- Reinforced tread blocks for improved carcass rigidity, giving greater stability at higher speeds.
Size Range & Fitment
Kenda will offer the EMERA KR616 EV in a wide size range from 18-inch through to 21-inch diameters, covering popular EVs on Australian roads, from sedans to SUVs.
Kenda’s wide size availability ensures that many mainstream and premium EV models can be fitted with the EMERA KR616 EV from launch.
Value Without Compromise
One of the EMERA KR616 EV’s strongest selling points is its incredible value compared with higher-priced competitors. While rival EV-specific tyres from premium European and Japanese brands often command significantly higher prices, Kenda’s KR616 EV delivers the same focus on quality, performance, and safety — without the premium price tag.
This makes it an attractive choice for EV owners seeking tyres that deliver long life, strong wet-weather performance, quiet ride comfort, and range-friendly efficiency, but at a price point that represents exceptional value for money.
Why It Matters for EV Drivers
The growth of electric vehicles in Australia has brought new expectations around tyres:
- Efficiency: Low rolling resistance to help extend range.
- Safety: Strong braking and handling in Australia’s varied road and weather conditions.
- Comfort: Reduced road noise in inherently quiet EV cabins.
The EMERA KR616 EV addresses all of these, while also making premium EV tyre technology more accessible to everyday drivers.
The Kenda EMERA KR616 EV arrives in Australia in July 2025, offering a compelling balance of performance, safety, and exceptional value. For EV drivers, it provides peace of mind that they don’t need to pay premium-brand prices to enjoy premium-level performance.
With the EMERA KR616 EV, Kenda is set to make a strong impact on Australia’s fast-growing EV market — delivering a tyre that truly combines innovation, affordability, and reliability.