Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Scorpion Elect averages a finish of 9th.
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires P9 of 10
The Scorpion Elect demands too many compromises for its increased range.
Where the Pirelli Scorpion Elect 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.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P1 of 10 | 100% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Energy Consumption | 1 | P1 of 10 | 100% | 1 |
Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Pirelli Scorpion Elect traded grip and response for efficiency in Auto Motor Und Sport's 2023 comparison of electric-vehicle and UHP tires, finishing ninth of ten. It recorded the lowest energy consumption at 13.2 kWh/100km and placed third for rolling resistance. Pass-by noise was also lowest, at 71.9 dB, while the tester found ride comfort decent and dry behavior largely safe, with understeer. These were specific strengths in a single mixed-purpose comparison rather than a record across several tests.
Dry braking was last of ten, with a distance 7.3% longer than the best, and dry handling was also last. Wet braking was more competitive at sixth, only 2.9% behind the shortest stop, but wet handling and wet circle grip were both last. The tester described sluggish steering and limited wet grip with poor precision. Aquaplaning resistance was less problematic, fourth in a straight line and sixth in curves, so it was not a general weakness in every wet discipline. The overall verdict was that the efficiency gain demanded too many compromises in road performance.
good fuel efficiency- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
very quiet pass-by noise- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
decent ride comfort- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
Long braking distances in the dry- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
limited grip and poor steering precision in the wet- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
sluggish steering,- 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires (2023)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Scorpion Elect demands too many compromises for its increased range.
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