Comparison: Hankook ION Evo vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). In this particular case, the Hankook ION Evo has a better rating of 96% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Hankook ION Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Elect first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Hankook ION Evo has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ION Evo is made in Hungary and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.