The Hankook iON FlexClimate won the test by hitting the middle ground in every condition rather than excelling in one and falling away in another, helped by class-leading wear. It is a strong, safe all-round choice for an electric car, with snow performance and price the only real caveats.
Where the Hankook iON FlexClimate finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
Record by discipline
Discipline
Tests
Avg finish
Field beaten
Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking
3
P2 of 6
84%
1
Dry Handling
2
P1.5 of 6.5
94%
1
Wet
Wet Braking
3
P1.3 of 6
96%
2
Wet Handling
2
P1.5 of 6.5
94%
1
Wet Circle
2
P1.5 of 7.5
94%
1
Straight Aqua
3
P1.7 of 6
93%
2
Curved Aquaplaning
2
P2 of 6.5
89%
1
Snow
Snow Braking
3
P2.3 of 6
72%
1
Snow Traction
3
P3.7 of 6
53%
-
Snow Handling
3
P3.3 of 5.7
54%
-
Snow Slalom
1
P7 of 9
25%
-
Comfort
Subj. Comfort
1
P3 of 8
71%
-
Noise
1
P4 of 10
67%
-
Value
Wear
1
P1 of 8
100%
1
Value
1
P3 of 8
71%
-
Rolling Resistance
2
P4 of 6.5
47%
-
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated June 23, 2026.
Across three EV-focused all-season tests, the Hankook iON FlexClimate shows consistently class-leading overall performance, finishing 1st in every test (AutoBild 2026: 1/10, AutoBild 2025 mini-test: 1/3, TÜV 2025 report: 1/5). The dominant pattern is strong wet-road safety and aquaplaning resistance combined with very competitive dry handling/braking, making it a notably well-rounded option for mixed conditions.
The main recurring compromises are in snow performance (more mid-pack than class-leading, especially for traction/driver-control metrics) and efficiency, where rolling resistance is not consistently top tier (notably weaker in the larger AutoBild 2026 field). Longevity stands out as a major advantage, with the best wear result in the most comprehensive test, supporting its “rounded winner” positioning.
Performance Strengths
Overall Balanced Performance / Test ResultsStrongDetails
1st overall in 2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (1/10)
1st overall in 2025 AutoBild EV All Season Mini-Test (1/3)
1st overall in 2025 TÜV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV report (1/5)
2026 AutoBild: rolling resistance 6/10 (+11.4% from best), indicating weaker efficiency versus key rivals in the larger group
2025 AutoBild mini-test: rolling resistance 2/3 (+1% from best), good but not class-leading
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Hankook iON FlexClimate (3 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
AspectTestersOwners
Wet grip strength in 2 of 3 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
AspectTestersOwners
Road noiseno test mentions it 8 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Dry gripno test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Ride comfortno test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 3
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Hankook iON FlexClimate won the test by hitting the middle ground in every condition rather than excelling in one and falling away in another, helped by class-leading wear. It is a strong, safe all-round choice for an electric car, with snow performance and price the only real caveats.
The Hankook iON FlexClimate emerges as the overall winner, earning first place with an overall grade of 1.4 ("very good"). This specialized EV tire demonstrates exceptional all-around performance, particularly excelling in wet conditions where it significantly outperforms its competitors. The tire provides outstanding safety reserves in aquaplaning situations and delivers impressive handling characteristics with direct steering response and good balance on dry surfaces. While it performs reliably on snow and ice, it doesn't quite match the winter performance of the Michelin. However, its strength lies in its balanced approach across all weather conditions, offering excellent driving dynamics that don't compromise on driving enjoyment. The tire successfully combines low rolling resistance for extended EV range with strong wet weather performance, proving that energy efficiency doesn't require sacrificing safety or handling quality.
As the benchmark tire for this test, the Hankook iON FlexClimate EV demonstrated a consistently high and well-balanced performance across all tested disciplines. It set the 100% standard in every category, including snow performance, wet braking, lateral grip, aquaplaning resistance, and dry braking, showing no specific weaknesses in this comparison. This established it as a strong all-around performer against which the other tires were measured.
