Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Premium

Michelin

Also compare with

SportContact 7

UltraContact NXT

Ventus Evo

Primacy 4 prioritises safety in the wet; e.Primacy prioritises efficiency and range above all.

Within Michelin's summer passenger range, the Michelin Primacy 4 and the Michelin e.Primacy occupy adjacent but distinctly different roles. The Primacy 4 is Michelin's safety-first touring tyre — an all-rounder engineered to deliver dependable wet-weather braking and balanced performance across the full life of the tread. The e.Primacy is something more specialised: an eco-designed tyre built from the ground up to minimise energy consumption and maximise range, making it the brand's tyre of choice for car manufacturers equipping electric, hybrid, and low fuel consumption vehicles. Both carry the Primacy name, both are premium summer tyres, but they are optimised for meaningfully different priorities — and understanding that split is the key to choosing between them.

Primacy 4

Good for

Drivers wanting strong wet-weather safety Those covering a wide variety of road conditions Cars needing larger or less common tyre sizes Drivers who value long-lasting balanced performance

Not ideal for

Drivers focused purely on minimising fuel or energy costs Those with EVs seeking maximum range optimisation

e.Primacy

Good for

Electric and hybrid vehicle owners Drivers prioritising fuel savings and low running costs Those wanting the quietest possible ride Eco-conscious drivers supporting energy transition

Not ideal for

Drivers who regularly drive in heavy rain or standing water Those needing a wide selection of tyre sizes

Test Profile

Primacy 4

e.Primacy

Efficientgrip Performance 2

Ecsta PS71

Ventus Evo

Number of tests

20

4

15

5

Best position

#1

#3

#2

#1

Average position

3.5

12.0

3.3

9.0

2.8

Latest test

2022

2025

2026

2025

2026

Available sizes

386

111

40

226

139

Verdict

If you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle and want to maximise range, minimise fuel costs, and enjoy a whisper-quiet cabin, the Michelin e.Primacy is the correct choice — it is purpose-built for exactly that use case, and the test results back it up. Its rolling resistance and mileage performance are in a class of their own within Michelin's summer range. If you drive a wider variety of roads, encounter significant rain, or simply want the most all-round capable summer tyre Michelin offers at this price level, the Michelin Primacy 4 is the stronger pick — its wet braking confidence, broader size availability, and balanced performance across all conditions make it the safer choice for drivers who cannot always predict what the road will demand. The e.Primacy is a specialist; the Primacy 4 is the all-rounder.