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Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 vs Michelin Energy XM2+

It depends on how you drive. Choose the ElectricDrive 2 for quiet & comfort. Choose the Energy XM2+ for tread life.

Goodyear

ElectricDrive 2

Quiet, efficient EV touring tyre.

Touring & eco · Premium

Michelin

Energy XM2+

Long-life benchmark for small cars; strong wet braking.

Touring & eco · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverElectricDrive 2Energy XM2+
Daily driving, wet winters6666
Spirited roads, warm climate64 (higher)63
Longest life and lowest cost6869 (higher)
Electric car, daily72 (higher)67

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other touring tyres.

ElectricDrive 2Energy XM2+
Dry grip65
Wet grip66
Tread life79
Quiet & comfort86
Efficiency88

ElectricDrive 2

Where the scores come from

Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found

Reviews say e.Primacy edges it on RR; no direct test figures read.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Energy XM2+

Where the scores come from

Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found

Older Energy XM2 gen; maker positioning (long life, low drag); no current test found.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the ElectricDrive 2 or the Energy XM2+?

It depends on how you drive. Choose the ElectricDrive 2 for quiet & comfort. Choose the Energy XM2+ for tread life.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.