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Hankook iON Evo Test Results

Tested 2023 to 2026 3 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Hankook iON Evo has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 1st.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 3Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 1stAverage finish
  • 95%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Hankook iON Evo

4 tests, 2023 to 2026

0%50%100%2023202420252026Average 95%Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres (2023): P1 of 3, Beat 100% of the field2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (2024): P2 of 6, Beat 80% of the field2025 EV Tyre Test (2025): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (2026): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 95%
The latest test

2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test P1 of 10

Hankook iON evo was crowned the winner of the test, standing out for its specialized "sound absorber" layer that completely eliminated hollow tyre echoes and significantly reduced interior cabin noise. It heavily dominated both wet and dry handling and braking disciplines and took first place in longitudinal aquaplaning. While it is one of the heavier tyres (10.96 kg) due to its foam insert, it still secured a solid fourth place in economy and comfort.

Strong: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Comfort, Noise

Record by discipline

Where the Hankook iON Evo finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 4 P1.5 of 6.8 90% 3
Dry Handling 3 P2 of 5.7 70% 1
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P2 of 8 80% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P2 of 6.8 86% 1
Wet Handling 4 P1.5 of 6.8 90% 3
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P3 of 6 60% -
Wet Circle 3 P1.7 of 8 87% 2
Straight Aqua 4 P2 of 6.8 66% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 3 P2.7 of 8 72% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 3 P1.7 of 8 89% 1
Noise 3 P2 of 8 87% 1
Value
Wear 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Value 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P3 of 6.8 76% 2
Energy Consumption 1 P8 of 10 22% -
Range 1 P2 of 8 86% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated April 15, 2026.

Across four summer tests, the Hankook iON Evo shows consistently elite all-round performance, averaging 1.3rd overall and winning 3 of 4 tests (1/10 in 2026, 1/8 in 2025, 1/3 in 2023) while still placing a strong 2/6 in a UHP-focused comparison against non-EV performance tyres (2024). The dominant pattern is high grip and control in both wet and dry conditions, with repeated class-leading dry braking and wet handling results.

The main caveats are some inconsistency in efficiency metrics depending on the test methodology (notably weak rolling resistance/consumption rankings in the 2026 Eco test despite strong RR results elsewhere) and occasional relative weakness in straight-line aquaplaning versus the best tyre in the test (e.g., last in 2023, and 2nd in 2025/2024 but still a few percent off the leader). Value/price is not a recurring advantage outside the 2023 comparison.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Braking & Dry Handling Performance Strong
    Details
    • 1st place dry braking in 2026 Autozurnal Eco test (34.8 m, 1/10)
    • 1st place dry braking and dry handling in 2025 EV tyre test (33.6 m, 1/8; 92.8 km/h, 1/8)
    • 1st place dry braking in 2023 TyreReviews comparison (33.7 m, 1/3); dry handling only +0.7% from best (2/3)
  • Wet Grip, Handling & Braking Strong
    Details
    • 1st place wet handling, wet circle and straight aquaplaning in 2026 test (wet handling 83.6 s 1/10; wet circle 11.49 s 1/10; straight aqua 81.5 km/h 1/10)
    • 1st place wet handling and wet circle in 2025 test (74.4 km/h 1/8; 12.45 s 1/8) and wet braking just +0.5% from best (2/8)
    • 1st place wet braking and wet handling in 2023 test (43.5 m 1/3; 77.3 km/h 1/3)
  • NVH/Comfort (Ride & Noise) Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2026 test (7 points, 1/10) and near-best noise (71.9 dB, 2/10, +0.7% from best)
    • Best noise in 2024 UHP Asia test (68.6 dB, 1/6) and strong comfort score (6.8 points, 2/6)
  • Efficiency Potential (Rolling Resistance/Range) in Some Tests Moderate
    Details
    • Best rolling resistance in 2023 test (6.21 kg/t, 1/3)
    • Best rolling resistance in 2024 UHP Asia test (7.65 kg/t, 1/6)
    • Strong range result in 2025 EV test (381.3 km, 2/8, +7% from best) with rolling resistance 3/8 (+16.2% from best)
  • Dry handling Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Efficiency Consistency (Rolling Resistance/Energy Consumption Variability) Moderate
    Details
    • Only 7th/10 for rolling resistance in 2026 Eco test (+30.6% from best) despite multiple test wins overall
    • Energy consumption ranked 8th/10 in 2026 test (14.12 kWh/100km, +9.8% from best), indicating efficiency not consistently class-leading across methodologies
  • Aquaplaning (Straight-line) Relative to Best Competitors Moderate
    Details
    • Last in straight aquaplaning in 2023 test (3/3, +6.2% from best), explicitly noted as lagging behind the OE tyre
    • Not best in straight aquaplaning in 2025 EV test (2/8, +6.6% from best) and 2024 UHP Asia test (2/6, +0.1% from best)
  • Value/Cost Competitiveness Minor
    Details
    • Only mid-pack value ranking in 2025 EV test (Value 4/8, +37.3% from best)
    • Price advantage appears test-dependent (2023 price ranked 1/3) rather than a consistent pattern across the dataset

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Hankook iON Evo (4 tests) and 10 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Road noise strength in 3 of 4 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 4 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Dry handling strength in 3 of 4 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Steering feel no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 10 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test

Autozurnal 215/55 R18 dobrý (Good)

Hankook iON evo was crowned the winner of the test, standing out for its specialized "sound absorber" layer that completely eliminated hollow tyre echoes and significantly reduced interior cabin noise. It heavily dominated both wet and dry handling and braking disciplines and took first place in longitudinal aquaplaning. While it is one of the heavier tyres (10.96 kg) due to its foam insert, it still secured a solid fourth place in economy and comfort.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortNoise

2025 1 test
P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2025 EV Tyre Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R18

The Hankook iON evo, specifically designed for electric vehicles, achieved first place with outstanding wet and dry performance. It delivered excellent braking distances (39.6m in wet, 33.6m in dry), strong handling characteristics, and good aquaplaning resistance. With a projected lifespan of 43,120km and moderate rolling resistance (6.81 kg/t), it provides a good balance between safety and efficiency. The tyre offered 381.3km of range in the EV test and strong cornering grip, securing an overall "exemplary" rating.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. ComfortRange

2024 1 test
P2 of 6 Beat 80% of the field

2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test

TopTireReview 235/45 R18

Hankook iON evo impressed as an EV-focused tyre, finishing second overall. It performed strongly in the wet, stopping at 30.1m and lapping in 81.81s. The tyre led both rolling resistance at 7.65 N/kN and interior noise at 68.6 dB - key metrics for EVs. However, its dry performance was less impressive, with mid-pack results in both braking and handling tests showing room for improvement.

StrongWet BrakingStraight AquaSubj. ComfortNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerContinental MaxContact MC7

2023 1 test

Third-party awards

Editorial picks by other publications, based on published data rather than measurements held on this site.

  • Winner Electric Car Tyre of the Year WhatTyre · 2025, 2026/27

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