Some are spreading the info of the release of Pilot Sport 5 Energy as a successor of Pilot Sport EV.
There is no clear information on this issue. While the Pilot Sport 5 (PS5) is mentioned as the successor to the Pilot Sport 4, the PS5 Energy is not referenced.
Pilot Sport 5 Energy should be a variant of Pilot Sport 5 mainly aims at Electric Vehicle. The Pilot Sport 5 Energy is for those who want to save more fuel or driver longer range, with some sacrifice on the performance.
Compare Pilot Sport 5 vs Pilot Sport 5 Energy
Take an example of Tesla Model Y, 255/45 R19 size.
The main difference is the increase in fuel efficiency (or electric consumption efficiency) to provide electric vehicle longer range.
However, the Pilot Sport 5 Energy no longer has the letter “Z” on the tyre size. No longer a bracket on the speed index. The stability and control will be less as compared to the original Pilot Sport 5.
It can be referred that the PS5 Energy’s grip is intentionally reduced to achieve better fuel efficiency and extend driving range.
Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JATMA) Japan Tyre Label further shows that Pilot Sport 5 Energy Wet Grip is one rank down.
| Pilot Sport 5 | Pilot Sport 5 Energy | |
| Rolling Resistant | A – B | AAA – AA |
| Wet Grip | a | b |
This further shows that Pilot Sport 5 has better grip performance, but Pilot Sport 5 Energy has better driving journey range.
Compare Pilot Sport 5 Energy vs Pilot Sport EV
The Pilot Sport 5 Energy delivers better overall performance compared to the Pilot Sport EV.
| Pilot Sport 5 Energy | Pilot Sport EV | |
| Speed index | Y (better control) | W |
| Fuel Efficiency | A (better) | B |
| Wet Grip | A (better) | B |
It is no wonder that people assume the Pilot Sport 5 Energy is the successor to the Pilot Sport EV. The performance that the Pilot Sport 5 Energy delivers to an electric vehicle is superior compared to the Pilot Sport EV.
Tyre Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JATMA) Japan Tyre Label further shows that Pilot Sport 5 energy provide better rolling resistant.
| Pilot Sport 5 Energy | Pilot Sport EV | |
| Rolling Resistant | AAA – AA | AA |
| Wet Grip | b | b |
Conclusion
If you are an electric vehicle owner looking for longer driving range for your vehicle, and you are not speeding, Pilot Sport 5 Energy should be your choice. The price for Pilot Sport 5 Energy may be cheaper than Pilot Sport EV.
Otherwise, Pilot Sport 5 should be chosen for better grip performance.
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