Michelin e.Primacy All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: The Michelin e.Primacy All Season takes the efficiency route — purpose-built for EVs with ultra-low rolling resistance, long range, and refined comfort — while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stands as one of the most acclaimed all-weather tyres ever made, delivering confident grip in dry, wet, and even light snow conditions. This is efficiency versus all-weather dominance — so the question is simple: do you want maximum EV range and comfort, or year-round traction leadership?
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Results: Michelin e.Primacy All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “EV Specific vs Non EV Tires” test. A total of 11 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Michelin e.Primacy All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 based on the relevant performance category. The Michelin e.Primacy All Season was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 235/40R19 which is a common tire size for Audi A4 & BMW 3 series. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a 2023 Model 3 Performance.
Wet
In wet braking, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 5.6 feet shorter than the Michelin e.Primacy All Season, which is about a 4% shorter braking distance. In subjective wet handling, the e.Primacy scores 0.12 points higher than the CrossClimate 2, translating to roughly a 1% advantage in driver feel. However, in wet lap time, the e.Primacy is 0.13 seconds quicker, which translates to virtually no meaningful difference in measured handling performance.
Overall, the CrossClimate 2 clearly leads in emergency wet braking, while the e.Primacy shows a small advantage in wet handling balance and lap consistency, making this a close battle that depends on whether you prioritise stopping power or handling precision in the rain.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +4% in wet braking
- -1% in wet handling (subj)
- ~0% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season stops 3.0 feet shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2, which is about a 2% shorter braking distance. In subjective dry handling, the e.Primacy scores 0.50 points higher, translating to roughly an 3% advantage in driver-rated handling feel. On the dry handling lap, the e.Primacy is 0.40 seconds quicker, giving it around a 1% performance edge.
Overall, the e.Primacy clearly leads across all dry metrics, offering stronger braking and sharper handling balance, while the CrossClimate 2 trails slightly in outright dry performance.
CrossClimate 2 :
- -2% in dry braking
- -3% in dry handling (subj)
- -1% in dry handling (lap time)
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
In noise, comfort and ride quality, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season scores 0.92 points higher than the Michelin CrossClimate 2, which translates to about a 5% advantage in overall comfort rating. Overall, the e.Primacy delivers a noticeably quieter and more refined ride, while the CrossClimate 2 feels slightly firmer and less comfort-focused in comparison.
CrossClimate 2 :
- -5% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 29.46 feet shorter than the Michelin e.Primacy All Season, which is about a 35% shorter braking distance. In snow acceleration from 0–12 mph, the CrossClimate 2 reaches speed 15.0 feet sooner, translating to roughly a 67% stronger traction performance. Subjectively, the CrossClimate 2 scores 2.50 points higher in snow handling, a massive 13% advantage in driver confidence. On the snow handling lap, it is 10.50 seconds quicker, delivering around a 20% faster lap time.
Overall, the CrossClimate 2 completely dominates in snow performance, which is expected as it carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification, while the e.Primacy All Season does not. If snow capability matters, the CrossClimate 2 is clearly the superior choice.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +35% in Snow braking
- +67% in Snow Acceleration
- +13% in Snow handling (subj)
- +20% in Snow handling (lap time)
Ice
In ice braking, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season stops 3.2 feet shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2, which is about a 7% shorter braking distance.
Overall, while both tyres struggle compared to true winter specialists on ice, the e.Primacy shows a small braking advantage here, though this does not outweigh the CrossClimate 2’s broader winter capability thanks to its Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification.
CrossClimate 2 :
- -7% in Ice braking
Mileage
Based on UTQG, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 carries a 640 treadwear rating versus ~540 for the e.Primacy All Season, meaning it is rated to last about 19% longer. The mileage warranty supports this, with 60,000 miles for the CrossClimate 2 compared to 45,000 miles for the e.Primacy — a 33% longer coverage. On paper, both indicators point to the CrossClimate 2 delivering noticeably higher overall mileage.
Efficiency
In EV range testing, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season delivers 19 miles more per full charge than the Michelin CrossClimate 2, which is about an 7% increase in driving range. Overall, if maximizing EV efficiency and extracting every extra mile from a full battery is the priority, the e.Primacy clearly holds the advantage.
CrossClimate 2 :
- -7% in efficiency
Price
For size 235/40R19, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is $10 cheaper than the Michelin e.Primacy All Season, which translates to about a 4% lower price. Overall, pricing between the two is very close, but the CrossClimate 2 holds a slight cost advantage in this size.
Tire size: 235/40R19
- e.Primacy All Season : $ 290
- CrossClimate 2 : $ 280
Difference: -4% more cheaper for CrossClimate 2.
Summary
From my perspective, the Michelin e.Primacy All Season stands out for its EV-focused efficiency, delivering noticeably better range, strong dry performance, and superior ride comfort — it’s clearly tuned for smooth, quiet daily driving. On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 impresses with its longer tread life, stronger wet braking, and overwhelming advantage in snow thanks to its Three-Peak Mountain certification, making it the more versatile year-round performer. In short, if I’m prioritising EV range and refinement, I’d choose the e.Primacy; if I want maximum all-weather capability and higher mileage potential, the CrossClimate 2 would be my pick.
Dr Edwin Pang