Exclusive Continental OE Fitment: A Premium Opportunity for the Point S Network
Exclusive Continental OE Fitment: A Premium Opportunity for the Point S Network
We are delighted to share some fantastic news from our long-standing premium partner, Continental. Highlighting their unmatched reputation in the EV sector, Continental has secured the exclusive global original equipment (OE) fitment for the brand-new, all-electric Renault Twingo. For our Point S members, this represents a brilliant opportunity to support a new generation of EV drivers with premium, factory-approved replacements.
Here is the official release detailing the advanced tech behind this exclusive fitment:
New Electric Renault Twingo Fitted Exclusively with Continental Tyres as Standard
• French vehicle manufacturer approves Continental’s 18-inch EcoContact 7 for the new all-electric Renault Twingo worldwide
• Original equipment tyre delivers high efficiency and low rolling noise
• Key tyre technologies include Smart Energy Casing, Aerodimple and Silent Pattern
Renault’s new Twingo is now fitted with original equipment tyres from Continental as standard worldwide. The latest generation of the all-electric compact car is rolling off the production line equipped exclusively with the 18-inch Continental EcoContact 7. The 18-inch tyre has earned top ratings on the EU tyre label for energy efficiency and rolling noise. It therefore meets key requirements that manufacturers place on tyres for electric vehicles today: low rolling resistance to help maximise driving range and low rolling noise for a quieter, more pleasant driving experience.
The EcoContact 7’s high energy efficiency is due to a new rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology. This technology uses new materials in the tyre’s carcass, liner and sidewall to reduce internal friction and lower rolling resistance. Additionally, the tyre’s aerodynamically optimised sidewall design enhances efficiency. Continental has combined several technologies to achieve this, including the “Aerodimple” structure inspired by golf balls. Dimples in the sidewall reduce air turbulence behind the tyre, meaning the vehicle requires less energy to keep the tyre moving.
Continental has also focused on quiet driving, with the newly developed Silent Pattern tread design reducing rolling noise. Developers optimised the spacing and angles of the tread blocks to align with the noise frequencies typically generated at low speeds when driving in urban areas. As a result, the tyre contributes to a quieter ride – for vehicle occupants and local residents.
This tyre line has been approved for the new Renault Twingo in the following size in numerous countries including the UK and Ireland:
EcoContact 7, 205/45 R18 90H XL FR
Below: Continental EcoContact 7
The new Renault Twingo is equipped worldwide with Continental original equipment tyres as standard.
Continental is a leading tyre manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tyre solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tyres as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tyre retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tyre division currently employs around 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Press contact
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Claire Hohenberg
PR Manager - UK & Ireland
Continental
Phone: +44 7500 015091
Email: claire.hohenberg@conti.de
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Visit our online press portal to download the press release and get the high-resolution press pictures: https://www.continental.com/en/press/press-releases/20260616-renault-tw…