Pirelli’s Cinturato family of tires has been around for some time and has been praised for its excellent performance, value, and quality. Designed specifically for hybrids and electric vehicles, the New Cinturato P7 ELECT is one of the latest iterations of the Cinturato line. EVs have a special set of tire design and performance requirements, and Pirelli tailored the construction and specs of the Cinturato P7 ELECT for these vehicles. Designed specifically for select Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the Cinturato P7 ELECT has a summer tread compound. It delivers performance that’s a good match for some of the most powerful EVs on the road.

But don’t just take our word for it – let’s go in for a closer look with this product line review:

Features and Benefits

The Cinturato P7 ELECT is loaded with features and innovations that make it a real standout performer:

• ELECT embossed on the sidewall, indicating this tire is designed specifically for EVs
• Low rolling resistance helps extend EV battery life and range
• 70,000 mile manufacturer’s treadwear warranty
• Next-generation sound reduction technology for a quiet ride
• Run-flat design allows a driver to go another 50 miles at 50 mph even after complete loss of inflation pressure and tire failure
• Slightly asymmetric all-season tread features four wide grooves to channel standing water away from the tire’s contact patch and resist hydroplaning on wet roads
• Designed for consistent performance on wet or dry pavement and year-round traction
• Shoulder and sidewall are rigid and reinforced for sharp cornering ability, steering response that’s crisp and direct

Pros and Cons

PROS:

• Exceptionally quiet ride
• Handling is capable and precise
• Generous treadwear coverage
• Confidence in run-flat design

CONS:

• Expensive
• Not suitable for heavier snow

SimpleTire’s view on Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Elect tires

Electric vehicles demand a lot from tires. Due to the battery pack and generally having a lower center of gravity, EVs are heavier, so tires must handle a heavier load capacity. They also need to be able to get the most out of a charge since that translates directly to the vehicle’s range, so low rolling resistance is important to efficiency and helps to extend range.

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season ELECT is a tire that checks all those boxes and more. It’s designed around Pirelli’s Perfect Fit philosophy as an ideal match for high-performance EVs' weight, power, torque, and overall driving dynamics. The run-flat design helps with the Cinturato P7 All Season ELECT’s load capacity and gives drivers the peace of mind of knowing they’re guarded against tire failure. Handling characteristics are crisp and accurate, with a quick steering response that never feels jumpy or squirrelly. Straight-line road manners are rock-solid and secure without being sluggish.

The lack of engine and exhaust noise with EVs means a quiet ride, and any tire or road drone will be extra noticeable. Pirelli’s noise/vibration/harshness team took that to heart with the design of this tire, with its randomized tread pitch that’s computer-optimized and tuned to cancel certain frequencies and resonances and keep road noise to a minimum. The stiffer tread compound and reinforced run-flat sidewall enhance cornering without compromising ride quality – the Cinturato P7 All Season ELECT does a great job of isolating vibrations and roughness from irregular road surfaces before they can reach the passenger compartment.

The 70,000 mile treadwear warranty is right up there with some of the best all-season and grand touring tires, and the tread compound of the Cinturato P7 All Season ELECT is designed for excellent wear properties, with a footprint that’s optimized for long, even wear as well as excellent handling and braking performance. Yes, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season ELECT is more expensive on the front end, but it’s a tire designed for premium EVs, hybrids, and plug-in vehicles. If that’s the kind of vehicle you’re driving, this tire is an excellent complement.

Vehicles the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Elect is a good replacement tire for

• Audi e-Tron GT
• Audi Q4 e-Tron
• Audi Q8 e-Tron
• BMW i4
• BMW i5
• BMW i6
• BMS iX
• Cadillac Lyriq
• Chevrolet Blazer EV
• Faraday Future FF91
• Fiat 500e
• Fisker Ocean
• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Genesis Electrified G80
• Genesis Electrified GV70
• Genesis GV60
• Hyundai Kona Electric
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• Hyundai IONIQ 6
• Jaguar i-Pace
• Kia EV6
• Kia EV9
• Kia Niro EV
• Lexus RZ
• Lucid Air
• Mercedes-Benz EQB
• Mercedes-Benz EQE
• Mercedes-Benz EQS
• Mini Cooper Hardtop SE
• Nissan Ariya
• Nissan Leaf
• Polestar 2
• Porsche Macan Electric
• Porsche Taycan
• Subaru Solterra
• Tesla Model 3
• Tesla Model 5
• Tesla Model S
• Tesla Model Y
• Toyota bZ4X
• Volkswagen ID4
• Volvo XC40 Recharge