Hankook wins performance and EV tyre of the year awards
Hankook has three of its flagship products on the podium for the 2025 WhatTyre Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year of these UK awards.
WhatTyre is a tyre news and product comparison website designed to help consumers find the best tyres for their car. Each year, the WhatTyre Awards highlight top tyres across different categories, using a tyre score algorithm to determine the best products available in the tyre industry.
Hankook has achieved awards and was named a finalist in the following categories:
- Winner – WhatTyre Performance Tyre of the Year Award 2025 – Hankook Ventus evo
- Winner – WhatTyre Electric Tyre of the Year – Hankook iON evo
- Highly Recommended – WhatTyre SUV Tyre of the Year Award 2025 – Hankook Ventus Prime 3X
- Finalist – WhatTyre Winter Tyre of the Year Award 2025 – Hankook Winter i*cept evo 3
- Finalist – WhatTyre All Season Car Tyre of the Year Award 2025 – Hankook Kinergy 4S 2
- Finalist – WhatTyre All Season SUV Tyre of the Year Award 2025 – Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
Performance Tyre of the Year: Hankook Ventus evo
Debuting this year, Hankook has received the ‘Performance Tyre of the Year 2025’ award for its Ventus evo. Recognised for its AI-assisted mixing process to precisely distribute silica within the compound for optimal wet grip, extra-rigid sidewalls and tread blocks for enhanced braking distance, and exceptional rolling resistance to improve both fuel economy and tread longevity, the tyre has already made its mark in the industry, earning accolades including a joint fourth-place finish in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test out of 52 competitors.
Innovation in Electric Vehicle Tyres
As the industry moves towards an electric and technology-driven future, the electric vehicle sector represents one of the most significant revolutions in mobility- an area Hankook has focused heavily on since the release of the Hankook iON range in 2022. As pioneers of the first full line of EV tyres, Hankook says it is proud to be recognised for its innovative approach, receiving the Electric Car Tyre of the Year award in both 2024 and 2025 for its Hankook iON evo tyre, which is specifically optimised for electric vehicles.
Excellence in SUV, Winter, and All-Season Tyres
Hankook was also Highly Recommended in the SUV Tyre of the Year Award 2025 category for its Hankook Ventus Prime 3 X tyre, praised for its balanced performance across wet and dry conditions, precise steering, and short braking distances.
Additionally, the tyre manufacturer was named a finalist in the Winter Tyre of the Year Award 2025 category for its Hankook Winter i*cept evo 3 tyre, the All-Season Car Tyre of the Year Award 2025 category for its Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 tyre, and the All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year Award 2025 category for its Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X tyre. These recognitions highlight the brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence across its tyre range.