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Hankook iON Evo

The Hankook iON Evo is a premium summer EV tire that blends strong real-world refinement with standout test results. Drivers consistently report low cabin noise, a comfortable ride and good efficiency, while independent tests rate it among the best for dry and especially wet braking and handling. It is a convincing choice for everyday EV use where range, comfort and confidence in the wet matter most.

9.7
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
77%
Wet Grip
72%
Road Feedback
70%
Handling
63%
Wear
86%
Comfort
93%
Buy again
62%
6 Reviews
75% Average
81,800 miles driven
3 Tests (avg: 1st)
Hankook iON Evo

Hankook iON Evo

Summer Premium
BETA
9.7 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Dry
93.4
1.8x / 7 tests
Wet
91.5
2x / 14 tests
Comfort
80.8
0.32x / 4 tests
Value
79.2
0.42x / 7 tests

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
96.8
6 tests
Handling
93.2
8 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 2
Period: 2023 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 6
Avg Rating: 74.7%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 EV Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 215/55 R18 1/8 13 metrics
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test TopTireReview 2024 235/45 R18 2/6 12 metrics
Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tires Auto Bild 2023 245/45 R19 1/3 7 metrics
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Tests
1st
Average
1st
Best
2nd
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2025 EV Tire Test
215/55 R18 • 2025
1st/8
The Hankook iON evo, specifically designed for electric vehicles, achieved first place with outstanding wet and dry performance. It delivered excellent braking distances (39.6m in wet, 33.6m in dry), strong handling characteristics, and good aquaplaning resistance. With a projected lifespan of 43,120km and moderate rolling resistance (6.81 kg/t), it provides a good balance between safety and efficiency. The tire offered 381.3km of range in the EV test and strong cornering grip, securing an overall "exemplary" rating.
Hankook iON evo impressed as an EV-focused tire, finishing second overall. It performed strongly in the wet, stopping at 30.1m and lapping in 81.81s. The tire led both rolling resistance at 7.65 N/kN and interior noise at 68.6 dB - key metrics for EVs. However, its dry performance was less impressive, with mid-pack results in both braking and handling tests showing room for improvement.
Very low rolling resistance, good driving dynamics on wet and dry roads, short braking distances, good comfort, low noise.
Average aquaplaning resistance.
Test Winner.

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Questions and Answers for the Hankook iON Evo

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July 4, 2023

Still no review for this EV tire from customers? No review from tirereviews.com? It was released last year and the only test available is the AutoBild partial test.

Nope. EV tests are currently very difficult to do fairly due to restricted sizes of EV tires and a lot of them being OE tuned so it's not a correct comparison. As soon as I can do one I will be.
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Review Summary

Based on 6 user reviews

Across six reviews, the Hankook iON Evo is praised for low noise, comfort, efficiency, and strong wet performance, particularly on EVs like the Tesla Model 3. High-scoring reviews highlight excellent longevity, traction, and reduced cabin noise versus PS4/e-Primacy, with some energy gains. However, multiple users note limited ultimate grip, less direct steering, and diminished sportiness compared with PS4/PS5/PZ4, making it less suited to aggressive driving. Overall, the iON Evo suits daily driving and efficiency-focused EV owners more than performance-oriented drivers.

Strengths
  • Low noise
  • Comfort/ride quality
  • Efficiency/low rolling resistance
  • Wet performance
  • Tread life/longevity
Areas for Improvement
  • Limited ultimate grip/handling for sporty driving
  • Less direct steering/response

Top 3 Hankook iON Evo Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Model 3 Rwd.
Fronts did 45k miles rear did 25k miles.
Could have pushed them more but became noisy at the end.
Efficiency amazing 180-190wh/mile. Cornering and traction amazing. Noise 2-3 dB lower cabin noise than my old PS4.
Amazing purchase.
Went back to them after having Continental Ultra contact NXT.
Strongly recommend. These are not the AS tires.
AA traction and A temperature. 320 tread wear.
May 1, 2025
Given 54% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLA180 (235/50 R18) on mostly motorways for 5,500 spirited miles
I changed to the Hankook iON Evo after my tire shop recommended it as a better choice, but I immediately felt a big drop compared to my previous Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The tires feel slippery when moving off and even skidded on me during a right turn at around 60 km/h, which was quite dangerous.

While comfort and noise levels are decent, the grip and handling are nowhere near what I expected. I only used them for about 5 months, but I’ve already lost confidence and decided to replace them. It seems this tire is really more suited for EVs, not for petrol cars if you drive a bit more aggressively.
August 20, 2025
Given 84% while driving a Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
I recently swapped out the Michelin e Primacy tires that came standard with my vehicle and am thoroughly impressed with my decision. The e Primacy tires were undoubtedly quiet and comfortable, boasting incredibly low rolling resistance. However, their performance in wet conditions left much to be desired. I experienced fish tailing occasionally while navigating curves in the rain, which didn't inspire much confidence in wet weather.

Enter the Hankook Ion Evo. After a 1000km break-in period, these tires have proven to be a noticeable improvement. They offer enhanced comfort and maintain the same serene quietness that I appreciated about the e Primacy. This improvement does come with a slightly higher trade-off in rolling resistance. Typically, on my usual routes, I achieved a minimum energy consumption of 9x Wh/km with the e Primacy. However, with the Ion Evo, this rises modestly to 10x Wh/km.

Despite this, I wholeheartedly recommend the Hankook Ion Evo for daily driving, especially for those prioritizing comfort and performance in wet conditions.
November 24, 2024

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Latest Hankook iON Evo Reviews

Given 61% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
It's a good quiet and comfortable tire for my EV, however the grip is quite limited compared to PS4 or PS5. A bit of an unfair comparison but I feel grip is the most important rather than comfort. Dry grip is just slightly above average, wet grip is average.

Was swerving to avoid an object on the road, the tire screeched loudly and provided just barely enough grip during that situation. If it was ps4 or ps5 in the same situation, there probably will not be any screeching and would have plenty of grip left over.
December 12, 2024
Given 80% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Good overall tire, but not great, it's more towards eco with good range and low rolling resistance. Wet grip is not too good, but it's very progressive on the limit. Comfortable tires for daily use.
August 28, 2024
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Given 83% while driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance (235/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 300 average miles
I had the Hankook ION Evo tires installed to replace the stock Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) Elect tires on my Tesla Model 3 Performance.
There are pros and cons compared to the stock Pirelli tires:

Pros:

- Quieter
- More comfortable
- Better grip in rain and wet conditions
- Slightly lighter steering feel
- Slightly easier acceleration straight of the line
- More efficient (+/- 1% less battery consumption per trip)

Cons:

- Steering feel and response are less direct
- Grip during hard cornering is not great
- Overall sportiness is diminished

For the daily (very) sporty driver, it may not be recommended, but for anyone outside this category, it is definitely worth considering.
April 4, 2024
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