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And especially because EVs have much higher torque and are heavier than ICE cars, which means bigger tires and they degrade faster
by lm28469 2y ago
And especially because EVs have much higher torque and are heavier than ICE cars, which means bigger tires and they degrade faster
- ndsipa_pomu 2y agoI've seen some estimates and reports that EV tyres last about 40-50% as long as ICE tyres.
- jandrese 2y agoAnecdotally if you are a lead footed driver switching to an EV can result in tires that last less than 5,000 miles (8,000km), even with "inexpensive" EVs like the Model 3 and Mach-E. This is the sort of thing that can be alleviated with software, but that won't be satisfying to the people who like the sensation of being pressed into the back of their seat the instant the light turns green. At least with an EV it isn't accompanied by noise pollution.
- duomo 2y agoOnce you get to around 30mph, tire noise is one of the loudest contributors
- lm28469 2y agoBrake pads maybe, not tires: https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/inside-the-not-so-hidden-issue-of-higher-tyre-usage-in-evs/ https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/inside-the-not-so-h... > More weight and faster acceleration cause EV tires to wear out 20 to 50% faster than conventional car tyres, and even more sustainable tyres designed for EVs wear 26% faster than gasoline models.
- LargoLasskhyfv 2y agoUnlikely, because in spite of heavier weight the pads are used less, as a last resort. Most braking is done by recuperation, i.e. turning the motors into generators, braking electromagnetically, so to speak.