Designed for all vehicle types, they promise enhanced performance, safety, and durability. Michelin continues to lead automotive tyre technology, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability and advanced vehicle performance.
MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy™: the triple A tyre with the best longevity in its segment (1)
Long-lasting safety: the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energyTM range is rated A for wet braking, delivering braking distances up to 8% shorter than its predecessor, both when new and worn to 2 mm tread depth. (2)
Best in class longevity: Thanks to Energy Passive 2.0 Technology, which incorporates functionalised elastomers, new resins and an optimised architecture, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energyTM delivers the best mileage in its European segment, including electric vehicles. Independent testing confirmed a significantly longer lifespan than leading competitors, lasting up to 40 per cent longer in comparable conditions (4).
Energy efficiency leadership: With an A rating for rolling resistance, the tyre delivers measurable efficiency benefits, including (3):
Up to 6% lower fuel consumption (approximately 0.3 L per 100 km)
Up to 10% additional range for electric vehicles
Up to £147 (€169) in fuel savings and a 327kg reduction of CO₂ emissions
Up to 70 km (43 miles) of additional driving range per charge
Acoustic comfort: With an A rating for external rolling noise, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy is up to four times quieter than a C-rated tyre, contributing to a quieter drive.(5)
Availability: 33 sizes from 16-19 inches are now available.
MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy™: when sports performance meets energy Efficiency
Designed for drivers who expect dynamic handling alongside energy efficiency, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy brings together Michelin’s motorsport expertise and efficiency-focused technologies.
Precision and grip: developed with Michelin’s motorsport expertise, Dynamic Response Technology and a new Adaptive Grip Compound deliver precise handling and superior grip in both wet and dry conditions (6)(7).
Enhanced longevity: thanks to MaxTouch® Technology, the tyre tackles a key challenge for performance cars: faster wear. The optimised contact patch ensures even wear, while an Energy Passive compound on the shoulders reduces rolling resistance to unprecedented levels for a sport tyre. It significantly outperforms key competitors in longevity tests (8) and holds an A rating for rolling resistance.
Tested in extreme conditions: the tyre’s capabilities were proven during the MERCEDES AMG GT CONCEPT XX world record, maintaining a constant 300 km/h (186 mph) for almost eight days - confirming its exceptional endurance and energy efficiency.
Availability: 19 sizes from 19-21 inches are available now.
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FAQs on Michelin High-Efficiency Tyres
Michelin's high-efficiency tyres, such as the Primacy 5 Energy and Pilot Sport 5 Energy, are designed with low rolling resistance, which reduces the amount of energy needed for movement. This efficiency can extend the driving range of electric vehicles.
The Primacy 5 Energy features Triple A ratings for energy efficiency, wet grip and external noise, offers increased longevity, and can enhance electric vehicle range by up to 70 km per charge.
Yes, the Pilot Sport 5 Energy combines Michelin’s motorsport expertise with energy-efficient technology, offering precision handling and superior grip in both wet and dry conditions.
Yes, both tyre ranges are suitable for internal combustion, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.
These tyres are engineered to lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, contributing to a more sustainable driving experience.
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Executive summary
Michelin's new high-efficiency tyres, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 energyTM and Pilot Sport 5 energyTM, are designed to maximize the range and performance of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Hybrid, and electric vehicles. With advanced technologies that reduce rolling resistance and enhance grip, these tyres offer an optimal blend of safety, efficiency, and performance.
(1) The European Labelling measures: fuel efficiency class (from A to E), wet grip class (from A to E), external rolling noise class (from A to C) and measured value in decibels (dB).
• Triple AAA for MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy (A - Energy Efficiency / A - wet grip / A- noise). Over 80% of replacement market tyres meet AAA classification. Tyres developed by MICHELIN along OEM specifications are excluded.
• Double AA for MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy (A- Energy Efficiency / A - wet grip) on 100% of replacement market tyres. Tyres developed by MICHELIN along OEM specifications are excluded
(2) Wet braking - External tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, on Michelin's request, between 80-20 kph, in July 2025, on dimension 215/55R18 99V on CUPRA Born (worn means when worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation: ECE R30r03f) comparing MICHELIN e.Primacy (new: 100% - worn: 100%) versus MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy (new: 110,4% - worn: 108,5%).
(3) Rolling Resistance - On average, the summer tyres sold are rated C in rolling resistance (Europe Market Average target for 2030 - Ecodesign Impact Accounting - Overview Report 2024 -ordered and paid for by the European Commission)
• Fuel consumption variation calculated with each reduction of 1 kg/t in Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) decreases fuel consumption by approximately 0.12 L/100 km (Source: ADEME, Michelin, EU Commission)
• Combustion of one litre of diesel emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO₂, including production, refining, transport, and distribution
• Fuel cost per litre is based on the price observed in France in June 2025 (source: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/serie/000442588).
• For Battery Electric Vehicles, based on the energy savings calculator provided by the Michelin R&D department. Range variation depends on the vehicle mass, the electricity consumption, and the battery capacity.
• Actual results may vary in real-life conditions/depending on road and/or weather conditions.
(4) Longevity - External tests conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTRE, on Michelin's request, in Aug-Oct 2025, on dimension 215/55R18 99V, on VW ID3 comparing MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy (100%) versus BRIDGESTONE Turanza 6 (71%); CONTINENTAL PremiumContact 7 (72%); GOODYEAR Efficient Grip Performance 2 (60%). PIRELLI Cinturato P7C3 (61%)
(5) Silence - Based on subjective interior noise and comfort tests, performed by TÜV SÜD in July 2025 on Cupra Born, at the request of Michelin, on 215/55R18 99V, comparing MICHELIN Primacy 5 energy (7.87) with MICHELIN e.Primacy (7.5). A higher grade is a better score.
(6) Wet braking tests conducted by TUV-SUD Product Services, upon Michelin’s request, in 2025, on dimension 255/40 R20 101W-Y on a Tesla Model Y comparing MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy (100%) vs HANKOOK iON EVO SUV (96.6%) and vs PIRELLI Pzero E (95.7%)
(7) Dry braking tests conducted by TUV-SUD Product Services, upon Michelin’s request, in 2025, on dimension 255/40 R20 101W-Y on a Tesla Model Y comparing MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy (100%) vs HANKOOK iON EVO SUV (98.3%) and vs PIRELLI Pzero E (99%).
(8) Longevity tests conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTER, upon Michelin's request, in 2025 on dimension 255/40 R20 101W-Y on a Tesla Model Y comparing MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 energy (100%) vs PIRELLI Pzero E (79%), HANKOOK iON EVO SUV (66%). Actual results may vary in real life conditions/depending on road and/or weather conditions.
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