Hankook iON Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — a battle between an EV-focused newcomer and a proven SUV touring tire. The Hankook iON Evo is marketed as a dedicated EV tire, promising lower rolling resistance, reduced noise, and performance tuned for electric vehicles. But can it clearly outperform the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, a tire built around comfort, safety, and long-distance efficiency? Let’s find out.
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Results: Hankook iON Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
The results presented here are from the AutoBild’s 2025 Summer EV Tire Test, where 8 of the best summer EV tire models were selected. The accompanying graph provides a side-by-side comparison of the Hankook iON Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV across various performance categories, with the Hankook iON Evo serving as the benchmark at 100%.
The tire size of interest is the 215/55R18 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the BYD Atto 3 & Mazda CX-30. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a standard Hyundai Kona EV as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Hankook iON Evo stops in 39.6 m, while the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV needs 42.2 m. That gives Hankook a 2.6 m shorter braking distance, or 6% better wet stopping performance. In wet handling, Hankook is also faster at 74.4 km/h, compared to 72.9 km/h for Goodyear, giving it a 1.5 km/h advantage, or 2% better performance.
Straight aquaplaning also favors Hankook, reaching 74.8 km/h versus 71.5 km/h, which is a 3.3 km/h higher slipping speed, or 4% better aquaplaning resistance. Overall, the Hankook iON Evo clearly leads in the wet, with stronger braking, faster handling, and better aquaplaning safety.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV :
- -6% in wet braking
- -2% in wet handling
- -4% in aquaplaning
Efficiency
In rolling resistance, the Hankook iON Evo records 6.81 N/kN, while the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV is higher at 7.15 N/kN. That gives Hankook a 0.34 N/kN lower rolling resistance, or 5% better efficiency. This also translates into range, where Hankook reaches 381.3 km, compared to 373.1 km for Goodyear. That is an 8.2 km longer driving range, or 2% better range performance.
Overall, the Hankook iON Evo shows its EV-focused advantage here, delivering lower rolling resistance and slightly better range.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV :
- -5% in rolling resistance
- -2% in battery range
Wear
In wear, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV lasts 49,050 km, while the Hankook iON Evo reaches 43,120 km. That gives Goodyear a 5,930 km longer wear life, or around 14% better mileage performance. Overall, Goodyear clearly has the advantage in durability, making it the stronger choice for long-term tire life.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV :
- +14% in mileage
Dry
In dry braking, the Hankook iON Evo stops in 33.6 m, while the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV needs 35.9 m. That gives Hankook a 2.3 m shorter braking distance, or 6% better stopping performance. In dry handling, Hankook is also faster at 92.8 km/h, compared to 91.1 km/h for Goodyear, giving it a 1.7 km/h advantage, or 2% better handling performance. Overall, the Hankook iON Evo leads in the dry, with stronger braking and slightly sharper handling.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV :
- -6% in dry braking
- -2% in dry handling
Noise
In noise, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV is slightly quieter at 69.9 dB, while the Hankook iON Evo records 70.2 dB. That gives Goodyear a 0.3 dB lower noise level, but in percentage terms, both tires are effectively equal at 0% difference. Overall, noise performance is basically tied, with only a very small measured advantage for Goodyear.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV :
- +5% in subjective comfort
- 0% in exterior noise (-0.3 dB)
Price
For the tested size 215/55 R18, the Hankook iON Evo costs €145, while the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV costs €136. That makes Goodyear €9 cheaper per tire, or around 7% more affordable than the Hankook. Overall, the EfficientGrip 2 SUV has the clear price advantage.
Tire size: 215/55 R18
- iON Evo : € 145
- EfficientGrip 2 SUV : € 136
Difference: -7% more cheaper for EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Summary
From my point of view, the Hankook iON Evo is the stronger performance tire in this comparison. It leads clearly in wet braking, wet handling, aquaplaning resistance, dry braking, dry handling, rolling resistance, and EV driving range, which fits well with its positioning as an EV-focused tire.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, however, still has two important advantages. It delivers 14% better wear life, making it the more durable option, and it is also 7% cheaper, giving it the stronger value proposition. Overall, choose the Hankook for stronger safety, efficiency, and EV performance; choose the Goodyear if mileage and price matter more.
Dr Edwin Pang