Falken e.Ziex - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across five summer tests (mostly EV-focused), the Falken e.Ziex shows a clear efficiency-led character: it repeatedly ranks best-in-test for rolling resistance and consequently range/energy consumption, while also delivering strong dry performance (often near the top for dry braking and sometimes class-leading dry handling). Comfort/noise is generally competitive, with a standout win for noise in one test.

The main limitation is wet safety balance under certain conditions: wet braking is frequently mid-to-lower tier and aquaplaning resistance (especially curved) is consistently below average, occasionally bottom-of-test. Wet handling/grip is inconsistent-ranging from near-best in one AMS test to bottom-tier in the 2023 EV vs UHP test-suggesting the tyre's wet performance is more sensitive to size/test conditions than its efficiency metrics.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency / EV Range (Rolling Resistance & Energy Consumption) Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance and 1st range in 2025 EV Tyre Test (5.86 kg/t; 410 km)
• 1st rolling resistance and 1st energy consumption in 2024 EV Tyre Test (5.55 kg/t; 18.28 kWh/100km)
• 1st rolling resistance, 1st energy consumption in 2023 EV vs UHP test (5.7 kg/t; 13.2 kWh/100km)
Dry Performance (Braking & Handling) Strong Details
• 1st dry braking and 1st dry handling in 2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test (35.2 m; 107.4 km/h)
• 2nd dry braking in 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test (35.5 m, +1.7% from best)
• 3rd dry braking in 2023 EV vs UHP test (34.3 m, +0.6% from best)
Noise / Refinement Moderate Details
• 1st noise in 2023 EV vs UHP test (71.9 dB)
• Auto motor und sport 2026 article mention: 'For interior noise at low speeds, the Falken was rated the quietest'

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• Curved aquaplaning 10th/10 in 2023 EV vs UHP test (+21.2% from best); straight aquaplaning 10th/10
• Straight aquaplaning 9th/9 in 2024 EV Tyre Test; curved aquaplaning 7th/9 (+10.4% from best)
• Curved aquaplaning 6th/8 in 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test (+19% from best)
Wet Grip Balance (Wet Braking & Wet Handling) Moderate Details
• Wet braking 7th/8 and wet handling 7th/8 in 2025 EV Tyre Test (+15.7% and +6.9% from best)
• Wet braking 6th/9 (+12.5% from best) and wet handling 6th/9 in 2024 EV Tyre Test
• Wet handling 9th/10 and wet circle 9th/10 in 2023 EV vs UHP test (despite wet braking 2nd/10, +0.4% from best)
Wear / Value (Cost per Performance) Minor Details
• Wear 6th in 2024 EV Tyre Test (27,375 km, +25.8% from best) and value 6th (+58.1% from best)
• Wear 5th/8 in 2025 EV Tyre Test (36,790 km, +25% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

The Falken e.Ziex is specifically designed for electric vehicles, prioritizing low rolling resistance and quiet running. It is the quietest tyre in the test at low speeds inside the cabin, and it d...

Strong:
Dry Braking

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2025 EV Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

The Falken e.Ziex, specifically designed for EVs, stood out for having the lowest rolling resistance (5.86 kg/t) and provided the best range result (410km). It demonstrated good aquaplaning resista...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Range, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Falken e.Ziex is the co-winner and value champion of the test, delivering outstanding safety performance with minimal compromises in sustainability. It uses up to 29% sustainable and recycled m...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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