Research indicates that by equipping their electric vehicles (EVs) with tyres specifically designed for them, owners could add approximately 700 miles to their annual driving range and save up to £119 each year. The new EV calculator from Michelin highlights that EV-compatible tyres, like the Michelin e-PRIMACY, can enhance a vehicle’s range by 7%—or an extra 18 miles per charge for a car with a 250-mile range, according to WLTP standards.
Owners of EVs fitted with Michelin e-PRIMACY tyres could collectively miss out on nearly 495 million miles of additional range annually, equating to about £84 million in potential savings. These tyres not only enable cars to cover more distance per charge but also contribute to quieter rides and extended battery life.
On average, an EV tyre can boost the range by seven percent per charge, which translates to significant mileage over a year—equivalent to a 13-hour drive from London to John O’Groats.
Michelin assessed the impact on 570,561 registered EVs in the UK, finding that these cars could collectively save as much mileage and money as noted above. John Howe, Michelin’s Managing Director for UK & Ireland, emphasized, “EV-suitable tyres enhance not just the range but also the longevity compared to standard tyres. Achieving an additional 700 miles and £120 savings annually with the right tyres is a straightforward benefit for EV drivers.”
Michelin also identified the top 10 electric vehicles that would benefit the most in terms of additional miles and savings per charge:
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 – 26 extra miles, £4.55 saved per charge
- Tesla Model 3 – 24 extra miles, £4.12 saved per charge
- Volkswagen ID.5 and Mercedes EQA – 23 extra miles, savings of £4.03 and £3.93 per charge, respectively
- Skoda Enyaq iV, Volkswagen ID.4, Nissan Ariya, Audi Q4 E-Tron, Kia EV6 – 22 extra miles, savings around £3.76 to £3.90 per charge
- Honda e Advance – 21 extra miles, £3.71 saved per charge
The e-PRIMACY Calculator by Michelin helps EV owners determine the potential mileage and financial benefits of switching to Michelin’s EV-specific tyres. These tyres reduce rolling resistance and incorporate new technologies in the sidewalls to use less energy, thereby increasing battery range.
John Howe concluded, “Our commitment to innovation extends to developing tyres that not only enhance the efficiency of electric vehicles but also make them more economically viable and environmentally friendly, offering more flexibility for the users.”
