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Hankook ION Evo

Name: Hankook ION Evo
Brand: Hankook
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96 (1 reviews)

Summer

Premium

9.6 /10 Recommended

Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics. Comfort and mileage are also strong points, making it a well-rounded EV tyre with very few compromises.

1 Tests Price from: £85 55 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

ION Evo

9.6

Premium

Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking

Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

9.2

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise

Upper-middle

E.Ziex

8.9

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

8.1

Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking

Upper-middle

BluEarth-XT

7.4

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Dry braking

Budget

Solmax 1

3.3

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding wet performance with strong safety reserves during aquaplaning and short braking distances, ensuring reliable safety in adverse conditions.

Superior driving dynamics that offer excellent handling and responsiveness for an engaging driving experience.

Reliable tread life providing extended durability and consistent performance over time.

Enhanced ride comfort that contributes to a smooth, enjoyable driving experience.

Energy-efficient low rolling resistance that helps optimize performance and improve overall efficiency.

History

2023

Hankook ION Evo was launched

2025

1× Tested1× Winner

Autobild215/55 R181stExemplary

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Summer

215/55 R18

Winner

Autobild2025

1stExemplary

Hyundai Kona Electric

1.Hankook iON EvoExemplary

2.Continental PremiumContact 7Exemplary

3.Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUVExemplary

Sizes (55)

Width:

215/55 R17From £132

1 Variants

98YXL

Best£132

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245/55 R17From £171

1 Variants

108WXL

Best£171

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Hankook Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Hankook's current summer passenger range spans the new Ventus Evo UHP flagship, the comfort-led Ventus Prime 4 tourer and the iON Evo electric-vehicle specialist.

From sporty to efficient

◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶

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