# Continental recycled material tire development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/continental-recycled-material-tire-development
> Updated: 2026-08-31T12:33:31.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Continental has developed a concept tire utilizing approximately 43% recycled materials as part of the EU-funded ZEvRA project. The initiative seeks to promote a circular economy in the electric vehicle sector by replacing virgin raw materials with components such as recycled steel, rubber from end-of-life tires, polyester fibers from PET bottles, recovered carbon black, and recycled sand.

While the prototype achieved a top rating in the EU tire label’s rolling-resistance category, Continental noted that the product is not yet ready for mass production. The company identified several obstacles to commercialization, including the need for industrial-scale material availability, immature recycling infrastructure, and a lack of standardized European definitions for “recycled” materials.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Continental unveils recycled prototype tire for electric vehicles

Continental has developed a ZEvRA prototype tire for electric vehicles containing 43 percent recycled materials, aiming for high performance and improved sustainability despite regulatory and infrastructure-led

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/continental-unveils-recycled-prototype-tire-for-electric-vehicles

### 2026-08-25: Continental develops concept tire with 43% recycled materials

Continental has unveiled a concept tire made with 43% recycled materials as part of the EU-funded ZEvRA project to promote circularity in electric vehicle manufacturing.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/continental-unveils-concept-tire-with-80-sustainable-materials

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