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> EVs chew through tires because they’re heavy as hell. Nonsense most EVs are very similar in weight to their ICE counterparts. My Model S weighs about 2 100

> EVs chew through tires because they’re heavy as hell. Nonsense most EVs are very similar in weight to their ICE counterparts. My Model S weighs about 2 100 kg, a comparable sized ICE car such as an S-class Mercedes weighs slightly less to slightly more depending on which options you specify.

slaw 3y ago
Why do you compare Tesla Model S to a luxury car? Model S is not comfortable, it is noisy, has low quality interior. Is it because it is expensive? Any Ferrari is more expensive and it is not a luxury car. Tesla Model S has smaller interior than Camry. Tesla Model S - 4,561 lb. Toyota Camry - 3,340 lb. https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/?veh1=401921012&veh2=401946126 https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/?veh1=401921012&veh2...
hinkley 3y ago
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alvah 3y ago
Oh come on. EVs have many advantages, but "most EVs are very similar in weight to their ICE counterparts" is straight-up untrue. Model S Long Range: 510lb heavier than a BMW 540i XDrive Model 3 Performance 379lb heavier than a BMW 330i XDrive Rivian R1S weighs over 7200lb. University of Leeds study (UK): electric cars are 312 kilograms (688 pounds) heavier on average than comparable vehicles powered by gasoline engines.
- kwhitefoot 3y ago
  Link to the study?
  - alvah 3y ago
    The figure was published at https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bevs-could-also-damage-roads-way-more-than-ice-cars-due-to-weight-217255.html https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bevs-could-also-damage-ro..., and of course they didn't provide a link to the study :( The figure may be taken from the Large Cars section of table 2 in this study (though the average weight difference given in the table is actually 433kg): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353150136_Comparative_analysis_of_non-exhaust_airborne_particles_from_electric_and_internal_combustion_engine_vehicles/download https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353150136_Comparati...

slaw 3y ago

Why do you compare Tesla Model S to a luxury car? Model S is not comfortable, it is noisy, has low quality interior. Is it because it is expensive? Any Ferrari is more expensive and it is not a luxury car. Tesla Model S has smaller interior than Camry. Tesla Model S - 4,561 lb. Toyota Camry - 3,340 lb. https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/?veh1=401921012&veh2=401946126 https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/?veh1=401921012&veh2...

hinkley 3y ago

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alvah 3y ago

Oh come on. EVs have many advantages, but "most EVs are very similar in weight to their ICE counterparts" is straight-up untrue. Model S Long Range: 510lb heavier than a BMW 540i XDrive Model 3 Performance 379lb heavier than a BMW 330i XDrive Rivian R1S weighs over 7200lb. University of Leeds study (UK): electric cars are 312 kilograms (688 pounds) heavier on average than comparable vehicles powered by gasoline engines.

kwhitefoot 3y ago
Link to the study?
- alvah 3y ago
  The figure was published at https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bevs-could-also-damage-roads-way-more-than-ice-cars-due-to-weight-217255.html https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bevs-could-also-damage-ro..., and of course they didn't provide a link to the study :( The figure may be taken from the Large Cars section of table 2 in this study (though the average weight difference given in the table is actually 433kg): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353150136_Comparative_analysis_of_non-exhaust_airborne_particles_from_electric_and_internal_combustion_engine_vehicles/download https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353150136_Comparati...