Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport EV
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for wet grip and tread life. Choose the Pilot Sport EV for efficiency.
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Best road all-rounder in the class, with unusually long life.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Michelin
Pilot Sport EV
Built for EV weight and torque, with noise-damping foam.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport 5 | Pilot Sport EV |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 88 (higher) | 78 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 86 (higher) | 78 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 86 (higher) | 77 |
| Electric car, daily | 84 (higher) | 82 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Pilot Sport 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet brake 29.2 m; TR beats FK520 8-1; long wear; weakest RR in TR 2025 test.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Pilot Sport EV
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Reviews: strong dry, confident wet, reasonable efficiency; no test figures read.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport 5 or the Pilot Sport EV?
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for wet grip and tread life. Choose the Pilot Sport EV for efficiency.
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.