BMW M electric vehicle equipped with Pirelli P Zero Elect tire

Milan, Italy - BMW has selected the Pirelli P Zero Elect for the new BMW i4 M50, the first fully electric car developed by the brand’s high-performance division, Pirelli has announced.

“The latest zero-emission coupé now joins many other BMW M cars for which Pirelli has developed bespoke OE tires,” said the tire maker’s 24 Jan release.

According to Pirelli, the BMW i4 M50 sets the sporting division of the brand on the path towards total electrification for the first time.

There are two engines driving all four wheels, giving the car a total power output of 544CV (400kW) with acceleration from 0-100kph in 3.9 seconds.

Pirelli developed the P Zero tyres with Elect technology to complement the characteristics of BEV or plug-in hybrid vehicles, such as instant torque, increased weight from the batteries, and silent travel.

The tire structure, it said, has been reinforced to support the car and deliver maximum performance even during extreme sports driving.

A special high-grip compound has also been designed to give maximum grip to guarantee precise and efficient handling, added Pirelli.