Enso Partners With i247 To Make EV Tyres Available Nationwide
ENSO, the London-born tyre company dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs), has partnered with i247 Group, a specialist service provider of fleet and tyre management solutions, to make its high-performance EV tyres more accessible to commercial EV drivers across the UK. The collaboration will see ENSO's tyres available at over 4,000 fitting centres across England, Wales, and Scotland, including major providers like Halfords. Mobile fitting services will also support fleets on the move, ensuring minimal downtime for drivers.
This partnership marks a key step forward for ENSO, a previous finalist of The Earthshot Prize, in scaling its mission to support the growing EV market with tyres designed specifically for high-mileage commercial use. ENSO's EV tyres are specifically engineered to meet the demands of high-mileage and high-performance EVs, including delivery vans and ride-hail vehicles. Drivers switching to ENSOs can gain up to 10% more EV range while benefiting from enhanced performance and safety that's rated two levels above typical replacement tyres.
ENSO tyres reduce energy and tyre costs per mile compared to other premium alternatives, helping fleets lower their total cost of ownership (TCO). Independently validated during Transport for London trials ENSO tyres were shown to reduce particulate pollution by up to 35%, with emissions testing conducted by specialists at Emissions Analytics. Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, CEO of ENSO, said: "Choosing the right tyre can lead to significant cost savings every mile.
Our fleet-first approach ensures high-mileage EV drivers have access to affordable tyres that last longer, increase EV range, and reduce pollution, putting more cash in drivers' pockets and directly tackling tyre pollution. Our partnership with i247 Group fills a critical gap in the market for EV-specific high-performance tyres, helping both drivers and fleet operators adapt to the growing EV transition." Sam Mason, Managing Director of i247 Group, said: "Our partnership with ENSO gives UK fleet operators and drivers access to groundbreaking tyre technology that improves efficiency, safety, and sustainability whilst reducing the total cost of ownership for EV fleet operators. i247's extensive panel of suppliers allows ENSO customers access to reactive and proactive tyre replacement services ensuring we keep vehicles and drivers on the road for longer "
The partnership with i247 Group builds on ENSO's recent commercial momentum, including its three-year strategic partnership with Uber. The collaboration with Uber will provide thousands of UK and US Uber drivers access to specially discounted ENSO tyres through a dedicated Buyer's Club, further supporting Uber's transition to EVs by helping their EV drivers to earn more every mile. ENSO is also expanding its presence in the United States, developing a £500 million carbon-neutral tyre factory set to open in 2027.
ENSO's US facility will initially produce over five million tyres annually and create more than 600 green jobs, further supporting the global transition to electric mobility.
Fleet managers or commercial electric vehicle drivers interested in upgrading to ENSO tyres can visit ensotyres.com to book an appointment or call 020 3846 5600 to learn more.
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