The Michelin Pilot Sport EV is the first Michelin tire designed specifically for electric sports cars. The PSEV features technologies developed from the Michelin involvement in Formula E to help reduce energy usage, lower noise all while retaining a sporty handling and the ability to deal with the extra weight and torque of electric vehicles.
The PS EV is CO2 neutral at the point of sale and will be rolled out in the course of 2021 in a choice of 16 sizes (original equipment: 11 sizes / replacement market: 5 sizes) for 18- to 22-inch wheels.
The quick answer
Owners say69%from 16 owner reviews44% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesValue, DryComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How good is the Michelin Pilot Sport EV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV stops 11.1% longer than premium rivals, 2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 63/100, and owners rate it 6.1/10 in the wet from 16 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Pilot Sport EV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV stops 4% longer than premium rivals, 3.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 84/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 16 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Michelin Pilot Sport EV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV's rolling resistance is 14.1% lower than premium rivals, 11.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 15% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Michelin Pilot Sport EV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV is expected to last around 36,250 miles (58,339 km).
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport EV?
Across 16 owner ratings the Michelin Pilot Sport EV averages 69%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6.1. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 40% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Michelin Pilot Sport EV(6)
What is the Michelin Pilot Sport EV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV most commonly carries EU label ratings of A for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Pilot Sport EV?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport EV 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Pilot Sport EV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport EV 7.3 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 12 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 14,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Pilot Sport EV again?
44% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Pilot Sport EV again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 13% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Michelin Pilot Sport EV's wet grip?
Of the 16 owner reviews analyzed for the Michelin Pilot Sport EV, 10 mention wet grip: 4 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "My biggest complaint about this tire is its wet grip, which is extremely poor and lacks any confidence". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Michelin Pilot Sport EV come in?
The Michelin Pilot Sport EV is available in 87 sizes, ranging from 235-315/30-55 R19-22.
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Owners' experiences of the Michelin Pilot Sport EV are decidedly mixed (average 68.7%), with its strongest point being longevity: well over a third of reviewers mention excellent tread life, including very high mileages. In dry conditions it's generally seen as grippy and capable, but wet performance is the big sticking point-around three in five owners comment on wet grip and the balance leans negative, with several describing a worrying lack of confidence. Road noise is also a recurring gripe (around two in five mention it, more often critically), while ride comfort is more often praised than criticised.
What owners mention most counted across 16 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 16 ratings
Owner score69%
Dry Grip81%
Handling77%
Road Feedback73%
Comfort73%
Wear73%
Wet Grip61%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 56%
“Like other reviewers mentioned, the tires are disastrous in any wet conditions. Just went through a puddle and then my tires would skid in straight line braking… unbelievable I am a big fan of Michelin PSS tires but...”
“I have these tires on my Tesla Y and till now, I have had 3 tires changed before their end date (first time at 25k km’s) the foam inside would come loose and create some sort of centrifuge effect which stopped me from...”
“I have a full set of these tires on my Ioniq 5 and they are brilliant I am very tempted to buy the same replacement tires as they have been going so well. I have currently covered 55,000 miles and have 2.6 mm left on...”
Normally been a Continental conti contact buyer, they excel in the areas i find most important, wet.
Wet grip, wet braking and aquaplane resistance are at the very top of my list, but i've been pleasantly surprised and impressed by these tires. Admittedly the extra weight in the EV ranges helps in these areas, but this is my third EV and these are the second best. The Hankook Ion Evo EV have been the best , but the michelins are very close. If the Hankooks are 9.5/10, the Michelins are a 9. The 3rd car came with Yokohama Blu-earthXT which were lametable in every single area except road noise (big issue in electric cars). Had them replaced with continentals within 2000mls...!
These are excellent tires for an EV. Covered 40,000 miles now and has around 2.8mm of tread depth across all four tires. Would definitely recommend these tires
Initial Impressions100% 5,000 miles
Had these tires fitted to a Skoda Enyaq for 6 months now. 100% delighted with them. I've found them perfect in the wet and same in dry conditions. Much smoother ride than the factory bridgestones that the car came with. No obvious wear on the tires yet so I think the compound of these tires is much more suited to a heavy EV.
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I have a full set of these tires on my Ioniq 5 and they are brilliant I am very tempted to buy the same replacement tires as they have been going so well. I have currently covered 55,000 miles and have 2.6 mm left on the most worn tire. The other three all have 3.6 mmm who said EVs wear tires heavily? I would say my driving. style was fast and spirited with a trip to North Coast 500
The only reason I would buy anything different is they could be quieter although this is only on paper as I haven't tried a different set on this car. Side walls are starting to crack the tires are now four years old. Treadwear indicator states 200.
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General Performance & Driving Style
Mileage & Age: Purchased in August 2024. Currently at 40,000 km.
Driving Style: Generally calm driving, with occasional hard acceleration when needed.
Treadwear: The tires have worn down to about half their original depth, so I expect to get significant additional mileage from them.
Performance vs. Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Comfort & Noise: The comfort and noise levels are acceptable. Honestly, I don't feel they are significantly stronger or quieter than the PS4 SUV they replaced.
Energy Consumption: The energy consumption feels about the same as the PS4 SUV. I haven't noticed a major improvement in range, which was one of the main reasons for choosing an EV-specific tire.
️ Wet & Winter Traction
Wet Grip: Under hard acceleration on wet roads, the tires still break traction and spin(PS4SUV won't). It's manageable but not exceptionally confidence-inspiring.
Winter Grip: As expected for a summer performance tire, they offer no grip on snow whatsoever ("sliding for sure").
Verdict
After 40,000 km, the PSEV is a competent tire, but for me, it hasn't proven to be a major upgrade over the excellent PS4 SUV. While it handles the demands of an EV and has decent longevity, the promised benefits in efficiency and refinement over its non-EV counterpart are not very noticeable in real-world use. It's a good tire, but perhaps not the revolutionary step up I had hoped for.
I've had these tires on my car from new and they are now hitting 40,000 miles and still going strong. Excellent wear and longevity - still have another 5-6000 life in them but will be swapping out for Crossclimate 3 Sport this winter as driving to the Alps otherwise would have happily bought the same tires again. Plenty of grip and responsive handling for daily driving and some spirited B roads. Never aquaplaned even in inches deep standing water. Does understeer very slightly if aggressive turn in on wet roads but quick to regain control. Main negative is the minimal comfort as the road imperfections are directly transmitted to the cabin (although that may well be the car's suspension design) and they are not very quiet unless on perfect tarmac.
There are mixed thoughts it seems with the Michelin Pilot Sport EV tire.
These tires were the OEM choice on my Cupra Born V3 58kw, and I am still on the original fronts at 30k miles albeit they now need changing due to the side tread disappearing.
I'm not a hooligan with a heavy right foot nor a "Miss Daisy" type of driver, but generally drive with a mixed variety of spirited and casual driving style.
I haven't experienced any moments of loss of grip or felt they aren't up to the job in either wet or dry conditions, but then I guess you adapt to the road conditions as and when some caution is needed, so never pushed them in unfavorable conditions to find out how far they can perform.
The road noise is not as quiet as I would expect considering they have an acoustic membrane inside when comparing with other standard tires, but then I haven't tried a non EV rated tire on the car to truly compare the difference.
The original rears lasted around 17k miles before changing, and were still inside the legal limit too, so probably could have got 20k out of them.
The range isn't great with these tires, but then they have a larger footprint compared with the other Cupra OEM offerings with 18" and 19" wheels that have a much better range.
So, my experience with the Pilot Sport EV are fairly positive and would consider buying again.
My car is a Luxeed R7, weighing 2.3 tons and with 17,000 kilometers on it. It's rear-wheel drive and has a horsepower of just over 300. At that power, it tends to slip in corners. Its grip is the worst of any Michelin tire I've ever used. My biggest complaint about this tire is its wet grip, which is extremely poor and lacks any confidence. Comfort and quietness are decent, though. But considering it costs only 2,000 RMB, while a Continental SC6 only costs 1,800 RMB and a Pirelli PZero E only 1,200 RMB, the Michelin PSEV offers a very poor value for money. I won't consider it again for my next tire change.
Like other reviewers mentioned, the tires are disastrous in any wet conditions. Just went through a puddle and then my tires would skid in straight line braking… unbelievable
I am a big fan of Michelin PSS tires but this is just not up to par at all. Took delivery of my XPENG G6 OEM tires for only 10 days and now I have to pay 15k to get a new set of tires
I have these tires on my Tesla Y and till now, I have had 3 tires changed before their end date (first time at 25k km’s) the foam inside would come loose and create some sort of centrifuge effect which stopped me from driving faster then 100kmh, one time for 1500km’s as it started in the south of France and I had to go back to the Netherlands. I don’t trust these tires at all anymore.
Awful howling cavity noise at around 200hz on anything but the smoothest of roads. I've driven other lower profile tires which were a lot quieter than these. Otherwise an ok performance tire.
47%
Member
235/40 R20
6,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average
Michelin Pilot sport should stand for performance tire, which is not the case for these PS EV.
Overall behave as a medium class tire or even budget tire.
Low grip in dry and unpredictable.
Not awful in wet , but also not at Pilot Sport standard.
For sure will not buy again.
Never had such a poor tire.
Skids over manhole covers and slides for no apparent reason on mildly damp roads even at low speeds.
Provides no confidence when driving and potentially extremely dangerous.
Would expect a budget tire to perform better. Michelin should be embarrassed to have this tire in their range.
