According to https://www.autoblog.com/news/michelin-says-its-new-tires-can-increase-ev-range, Michelin has introduced two summer tire lines tuned specifically for electric vehicles: the Primacy 5 Energy and the Pilot Sport 5 Energy. Both aim to tackle the unique demands of EVs, where weight and instant torque expose traditional tires to faster wear and higher rolling resistance. Michelin says the new ranges balance low energy use, long life, and the handling EV drivers expect.
Primacy 5 Energy is positioned as the everyday EV tire. It carries a rare triple-A European label for wet braking, rolling resistance, and external noise, a combination few tires achieve. Independent tests cited by Michelin report up to 40 percent longer life compared with rival models such as the Bridgestone Turanza 6, Continental PremiumContact 7, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, and the Pirelli Cinturato P7C3.
For electric cars, Michelin claims the Primacy 5 Energy can deliver up to 10 percent more driving range, which the company equates to roughly 70 km, or about 43 miles, of extra distance per charge. Key elements behind those gains include Michelin Slim Belt technology to lower rolling resistance, a new Energy Passive 2.0 compound, larger grooves intended to preserve wet braking performance, and revised sipes aimed at cutting external noise.
Michelin also highlights benefits for internal combustion engine vehicles. The Primacy 5 Energy is said to reduce fuel consumption by up to 6 percent, or about 0.3 L per 100 km, which Michelin estimates could save roughly “
Pilot Sport 5 Energy is Michelin’s answer for high-performance electric cars. It uses Dynamic Response Technology, an Adaptive Grip Compound, and MaxTouch Technology to reduce the accelerated tread wear that can occur with heavy, high-torque EVs. Michelin says those features promote even wear and preserve high-speed stability, which it showcased by running a Mercedes-AMG GT Concept XX at 186 mph for nearly eight days.
Both tires will be offered in 52 sizes to fit a wide range of EV models. Michelin positions the pair as a response to the current challenges of electrified mobility: efficiency loss from extra mass, heavier wear from instant torque, and the need to keep wet grip and noise at premium levels. The company frames these launches as part of a broader effort to balance longevity, low energy consumption, and driving performance as more cars switch to electric power.
