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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? - 2025 Test 1 - Winter 2026 Update

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In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping. Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!

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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? ? 2025 Test 1 - With Winter Update

Length: (39:48)

Tires Tested

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (Max Performance Summer)

Falken Azenis FK460 A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 (Ultra High Performance Summer)

Kumho Ecsta Sport (Ultra High Performance Summer)

Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV (Grand Touring All-Season)

Michelin CrossClimate2 (Grand Touring All-Season)

Michelin X-Ice Snow (Studless Ice & Snow)

Michelin e.Primacy All Season (Grand Touring All-Season)

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 (Ultra High Performance All-Season)

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