Continental stock gains after Volkswagen ID. Cross tire approval
Published on 11/09/2026 at 10:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSContinental expands electric vehicle tire program
- Volkswagen approved Continental tires as original equipment for the all-electric ID. Cross.
- The program covers summer, winter and all-season applications across several markets.
- The factory-fit approval strengthens Continental's exposure to Volkswagen's electric compact SUV rollout.
Continental has secured original-equipment approval for tires on Volkswagen's new all-electric ID. Cross. The announcement was issued in Hanover on Thursday, November 5, and covers factory-fit summer tires as well as recommended winter and all-season options. Continental described the approval in a Continental press release.
Factory-fit tires for ID. Cross
The Volkswagen ID. Cross leaves the factory with Continental's EcoContact 7 summer tire in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes. For colder conditions, Volkswagen recommends the WinterContact TS 870 P. Drivers seeking one tire set for the full year can choose the 18-inch AllSeasonContact 2.
The approved fitments cover five combinations in numerous countries. The EcoContact 7 is listed in 225/55 R17 97T FR, 225/50 R18 95V and 225/45 R19 92T FR. The AllSeasonContact 2 and WinterContact TS 870 P are each approved in size 215/50 R18 96T XL.
Technology supports efficiency focus
Continental says the EcoContact 7 was designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. Its Smart Energy Casing technology uses materials in the carcass, inner layer and sidewall to reduce friction, while the Aerodimple sidewall structure is intended to lower aerodynamic drag. A Silent Pattern tread design is aimed at reducing rolling noise, particularly at urban driving speeds.
For investors, the approval connects Continental's tire business with Volkswagen's expansion of electric compact SUVs. The announcement also gives the company additional factory-fit visibility across summer, winter and all-season applications. The release focuses on the tire program and does not attach a financial figure to the approval.
Continental stock and market setting
Continental stock traded at 70.70 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:04 CET on Monday, November 9, 2026, 0.51 percent above the Xetra close of Friday, November 6. The real-time quote of Continental stock reflects the current market indication.
Continental stock at a glance
- Company: Continental AG
- ISIN: DE0005439004
- Ticker: CON.DE
- Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz and Xetra
- Lang & Schwarz price: 70.70 euros at 10:04 CET on November 9, 2026
- Change versus Xetra: 0.51 percent above the November 6 close
- Xetra close: 70.34 euros on November 6, 2026
- Industry: Tire manufacturing and automotive supply
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