Here’s the up-to-date “best in test” snapshot for summer EV tyres (2025)

EV-SUV size (235/55 R19 — common for ID.4/Enyaq, Ioniq 5/EV6, Model Y)

• Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — best safety overall, topping wet handling and straight-line aquaplaning; slightly firm/less quiet. (tire-reviews.com)

• 2nd: Nokian Hakka Black 3 (SilentDrive for EVs) — quietest on test, strongest wet braking; very solid all-round. (tire-reviews.com)

• 3rd: Pirelli Scorpion — most comfortable / good value; a touch less ultimate grip than the top two. (tire-reviews.com)

• Also highly rated: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (excellent wet grip on the circle) and Continental PremiumContact 7 (great steering & efficiency; weaker aquaplaning/comfort). (tire-reviews.com)

EV-specific summer tyres (215/55 R18 class, Auto Bild’s dedicated EV test)

• Winner: Hankook iON evo — “exemplary” overall; shortest dry stops, top wet handling; good efficiency. (Tire Reviews)

• 2nd: Continental PremiumContact 7 — best wet braking; tiny gap to winner, but higher rolling resistance. (Tire Reviews)

• 3rd / Green award: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — standout tread life and low running costs. (Tire Reviews)