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I've heard that the increased weight of EVs results in more tire particulate matter than ICE cars. Is that true? Probably an ok tradeoff to reduce combustions
by briefcomment 6y ago
I've heard that the increased weight of EVs results in more tire particulate matter than ICE cars. Is that true? Probably an ok tradeoff to reduce combustions PM and brake pad PM.
- jeffbee 6y agoDepends a lot on the tires. Weight is bad, of course, as are high-performance tires like those on a Tesla. Other electric cars often have rock-hard high-efficiency tires that don't shed as many particles.
- jayd16 6y agoModel 3s weigh about the same as a a BMW 3 series. We're talking about 100 pound or so difference.
- tonyedgecombe 6y agoThe Jaguar i-pace weights about 800 lbs more than the f-pace despite being about the same length. The model 3 and BMW aren't really that close either depending on which model you pick.
- itsoktocry 6y agoBatteries are heavy, period. If you selectively choose the smallest Model 3 vs the heaviest 3 Series BMW, maybe it's 100lb. If you choose models with comparative ranges, it's as much as 800lbs. That is a massive difference.