Hankook iON Evo review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 91% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 60 · 10 reviews analysed Road tests 87 · 4 tests
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Hankook iON Evo has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 3 times. Testers rate it best for dry (96) and weakest for treadwear (77). 10 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100. 40% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 43,000 km (27,000 miles), newest 2025.
- Strength: Dry 96 — 1st of 10 (2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test), 1st of 8 (2025 EV tire Test)
- Strength: Wet 92 — 1st of 10 (2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test), 1st of 8 (2025 EV tire Test)
Owners rate it 27 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
60/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
87/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook iON Evo receives mixed to positive reviews from electric vehicle owners, particularly excelling in ride comfort, cabin quietness, and energy efficiency compared to stock options. However, several users note trade-offs in ultimate dry grip, steering response, and cornering limits when compared directly to performance-oriented tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport series or Pirelli P Zero.
Pros
- Significantly lower cabin noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Improved energy efficiency and extended battery range/lower rolling resistance
- Good wet weather performance and progressive behavior at the limit compared to some eco-focused tires
Cons
- Less direct steering feel and reduced responsiveness during hard cornering
- Lower dry grip limits and handling capabilities compared to dedicated performance tires
- Noise levels can increase as the tire wears down
Worth knowing
- Tesla Model 3 owners frequently compare these tires against stock options like the Pirelli P Zero and Michelin e Primacy, noting better efficiency and wet grip but softer handling.
- Users note that while ideal for daily driving and standard EV use, drivers seeking ultra-high performance handling may find the grip lacking compared to sports-focused alternatives.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test · 215/55 R18
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Energy Consumption | 8th of 10 |
Source: Autožurnal
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 | |
| Value | 4th of 8 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 8 | |
| Range | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP tires for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
2nd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 6 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 6 | |
| Noise | 1st of 6 |
Source: TopTireReview
Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance tires · 245/45 R19
1st of 3
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 3 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 3 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 3 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 3 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 3 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 3 | |
| Price | 1st of 3 |
Source: Auto Bild
Hankook iON Evo specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 180 - 460 A - AA A |
| EU label: wet grip | A in 83% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | A in 59% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 67–72 dB |
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