Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. Hankook Ventus Evo vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT
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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
e.Primacy
These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.
Michelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTMichelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4Michelin e.PrimacyHankook Ventus EvoGoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Continental UltraContact NXTIf 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.
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