Falken e.Ziex - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Falken e.Ziex shows a clear EV-focused performance profile: outstanding efficiency with class-leading rolling resistance and energy consumption across multiple tests, paired with strong dry braking/handling in AMS' sustainability-focused testing. Comfort and value are respectable, and noise can be excellent. However, across EV-oriented AutoBild and AMS comparisons it exhibits recurring weaknesses in wet performance consistency and aquaplaning resistance, plus occasional dry handling deficits, which cap overall rankings despite efficiency leadership.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency & Rolling Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2025 EV Tyre Test (5.86 kg/t)
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2024 EV Tyre Test (5.55 kg/t)
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (5.7 kg/t)
• 1st place energy consumption in 2024 EV Test (18.28 kWh/100km)
• 1st place energy consumption in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (13.2 kWh/100km)
Dry Performance Moderate Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2025 AMS Sustainability Test (35.2 m)
• 1st place dry handling in 2025 AMS Sustainability Test (107.4 km/h)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+0.6% from best)
• 4th place dry handling in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+1.7% from best)
Comfort & Noise Moderate Details
• 2nd place subjective comfort in 2025 EV Tyre Test (7 points, +12.5% from best)
• 1st place noise in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (71.9 dB)
Value Minor Details
• 3rd place value in 2025 EV Tyre Test (14.9 price/1000, +35.5% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 7th wet braking in 2025 EV Tyre Test (+15.7% from best)
• 7th wet handling in 2025 EV Tyre Test (+6.9% from best)
• 6th wet braking and 6th wet handling in 2024 EV Test (+12.5% and +4.9% from best)
• 9th wet handling and wet circle in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+4.3% and +6.2%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 10th straight and curved aquaplaning in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+3.0% and +21.2% from best)
• 9th straight aquaplaning in 2024 EV Test (+3.6% from best)
• 5th straight and curved aquaplaning in 2025 AMS Sustainability Test (+5.8% and +11.9% from best)
Dry Handling Consistency Moderate Details
• 7th dry handling in 2025 EV Tyre Test (+2.8% from best)
• 7th dry handling in 2024 EV Test (+2.4% from best)
Wear/Abrasion Minor Details
• 6th wear in 2024 EV Test (+25.8% from best distance)
• 7th abrasion in 2024 EV Test (+16.4% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

The Falken e.Ziex is specifically designed for electric vehicles, prioritizing low rolling resistance and quiet running. It is the quietest tyre in the test at low speeds inside the cabin, and it d...

Strong:
Dry Braking

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2025 EV Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

The Falken e.Ziex, specifically designed for EVs, stood out for having the lowest rolling resistance (5.86 kg/t) and provided the best range result (410km). It demonstrated good aquaplaning resista...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Range, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Falken e.Ziex is the co-winner and value champion of the test, delivering outstanding safety performance with minimal compromises in sustainability. It uses up to 29% sustainable and recycled m...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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