Michelin Pilot Sport EV review
The Michelin Pilot Sport EV receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its comfort and longevity and those expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While many owners appreciate the tire's quiet ride and efficiency-focused design for electric vehicles, a notable subset of reviewers reports unpredictable traction and dangerous handling characteristics in rain or damp conditions.
Owners rate it 22.1 points higher 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 on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93.7%By road tests
71.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1,947 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Michelin Pilot Sport EV receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its comfort and longevity and those expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather performance. While many owners appreciate the tire's quiet ride and efficiency-focused design for electric vehicles, a notable subset of reviewers reports unpredictable traction and dangerous handling characteristics in rain or damp conditions.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong tread longevity and durability for heavy EV applications
- Reliable dry-weather grip and handling stability
- Improved efficiency and range compared to standard performance tires
Cons
- Unpredictable and poor wet-weather traction
- Reports of internal foam detachment causing vibration issues
- High price point relative to performance consistency
- Inconsistent handling characteristics across different vehicle weights
Worth knowing
- Tesla owners frequently report a noticeable decrease in range due to higher rolling resistance compared to OEM tires, though many prefer the improved ride quality.
- Heavy EV users (2.3+ tons) report mixed experiences, with some praising the compound's durability while others note significant traction loss under high torque.
- Drivers transitioning from run-flat tires consistently report a major improvement in overall comfort and cabin noise.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 EV tire Test · 235/55 R19
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 |