Michelin Pilot Sport EV

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.

Tire review data from 9 tire reviews averaging 62% over 83,100 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 77%
Wet Grip 50%
Road Feedback 72%
Handling 76%
Wear 57%
Comfort 72%
Buy again 29%

First On MarketJanuary 2021
Wheel Size19 - 21"
Width235 - 295mm
Profile40 - 55
Rolling ResistanceA - C
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)70 - 74
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Pilot Sport EV is ranked 3rd of 4 Summer Electric Vehicle tires.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 EV Tire Test
9th of 9 tires
  • As a tire specifically designed for electric vehicles, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV likely offers some performance benefits tailored to the unique demands of EVs. Although not officially part of the test, the Pilot Sport EV was included in some of the assessments, allowing for a partial comparison with the other contenders.
  • Based on the available results, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV struggled in wet conditions, with relatively poor performances in wet braking, aquaplaning, and curved aquaplaning tests. The tire's dry handling performance was moderate, placing 6th among the tested tires.
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2024 Tire Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
19 inch
255/45R19 104 W XLBB72
235/45R19 99 W XLBB71
235/45R19 99 Y XLCB71
20 inch
275/55R20 117 W XLAB72
235/50R20 104 W XLAB70
255/50R20 109 V XLBB72
265/45R20 108 W XLAB72
255/50R20 109 V XLAB72
235/40ZR20 (96Y) XLCA71
255/45R20 105 W XLAB71
21 inch
255/40R21 102 Y XLCA72
255/45R21 106 W XLAB72
275/40R21 107 Y XLCB72
295/40R21 111 V XLAB74
265/45R21 108 V XLBB72
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Top 3 Michelin Pilot Sport EV Reviews

Given 86% while driving a Tesla Model Y Perf (255/40 R21) on mostly country roads for 10,500 spirited miles
I have a staggered setup with 255/40R21 in the front and 275/40R21 on the rears I love these tires. They are quite grippy and I find them good not excellent but good in the wet. Yes there are better rain tires but the are not as good in the dry. It's always a compromise. In the winter I'm driving on CrossClimate 2 SUV in 275/40R20 all around and they are better in the rain but much worse in the dry...all about the season and the compromises.
Helpful 73 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2023
Given 47% while driving a (235/40 R20) on mostly town for 6,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on September 14, 2023
Given 53% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq (255/45 R20) on a combination of roads for 7,500 easy going miles
As good it is on dry roads, as disastrous it is in the wet. Comfort and noise are exemplary - the best I have experienced. Road feedback is smooth and pleasant. Full power start is no issue with 605 Nm of torque - there is no slip at all. But this tire gets very dangerous even after a few drops of rain - the stopping distance is ridiculous, the car feels like driving on ice... Even on dry, the first touch of the brakes, if it's more rapid upsets the tires and makes them slip a bit (all four by the way). I don't even get it how Michelin released such a (premium) product?! It even has a B rating for wet braking. The wear is not as good as I hoped, too (but this might be because of the high weight). I got it factory fitted but will never buy it again for sure Stay away from this model if you don't live in Cyprus or OAE... Shame on you, Michelin!
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on December 4, 2022
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Latest Michelin Pilot Sport EV Reviews

Given 56% while driving a BMW 218d Active Tourer (225/45 R20) on mostly town for 100 average miles
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

The tires are just unsafe stay away from them
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on November 22, 2024
Given 45% while driving a Tesla Model Y Long Range (225/40 R20) on mostly motorways for 20,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on August 25, 2024
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Given 60% while driving a SEAT Cupra Born (235/40 R20) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on March 15, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Skoda (235/50 R20) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average 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.
Helpful 31 - tire reviewed on November 23, 2023
Given 47% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq (255/45 R20) on a combination of roads for 14,000 average miles
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.
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on February 16, 2023
Given 61% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Handle fine in dry conditions, but once it’s a bit wet or there’s gravel on the road, it’s like ice skating
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on September 7, 2022