Hankook iON Evo - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three summer-focused tests, the Hankook iON Evo consistently delivered class-leading dry and wet on-road performance with strong efficiency. It won two of three tests and averaged 1.3 overall, repeatedly topping braking and handling while maintaining low rolling resistance and competitive noise/comfort. Aquaplaning resistance and value/range trade-offs appeared as the primary compromises depending on test context and size.
Key strengths are short braking distances and high cornering/handling speeds in both dry and wet, plus best-in-test rolling resistance in two studies. Weaknesses cluster around aquaplaning performance and, in one EV-specific test, value/range metrics versus the very best.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in 2025 (33.6 m)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 (92.8 km/h)
    • Top-3 dry across 2024: 3rd dry braking (+3.5% from best) and 3rd dry handling (+0.4% from best)
    • 1st place dry braking in 2023 (33.7 m)
  • Wet Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet handling and wet circle in 2025; wet braking 2nd (+0.5% from best)
    • Top-3 wet suite in 2024: wet braking 2nd (+2.7%), wet handling 3rd (+2.2%), wet circle 3rd (+2.5%)
    • 1st place wet braking and wet handling in 2023
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Strong
    • 2024: 1st rolling resistance (7.65 kg/t)
    • 2023: 1st rolling resistance (6.21 kg/t)
    • 2025: rolling resistance 3rd (+16.2% from best) but still upper tier
  • Noise and Comfort Moderate
    • 2024: 1st noise (68.6 dB) and 2nd comfort (+4.2% from best)
    • 2025: noise 3rd (+2.2% from best) and comfort 2nd (+12.5% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness / Awards Strong
    • Overall 1/8 in 2025 AutoBild EV test
    • Overall 1/3 in 2023 Tire Reviews EV vs UHP test
    • Overall 2/6 in 2024 Asian UHP test; only EV-focused tire competing with UHPs
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 2025 straight aquaplaning 2nd (+6.6% from best) and curved aquaplaning 2nd (+1.7%)
    • 2024 curved aquaplaning 4th (+8.8% from best)
    • 2023 straight aquaplaning 3/3 (+6.2% from best); article notes ~5% worse than best
  • Value and Range Trade-off Moderate
    • 2025 value 4/8 (+37.3% from best) and range 7/8 (+10.7% from best)
    • Despite low RR wins in 2023/2024, range/value not always leading in 2025 EV-specific size
  • Wear/Longevity Minor
    • 2025 wear 3/8 (+12.1% from best) not class-leading
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
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2025 EV Tire Test

2025

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:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Range, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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2
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2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test

2024
Winner: Continental MaxContact MC7

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/...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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1
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Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tires

2023

Test Winner.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Price, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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