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They are not much harder on tires. Most of the EVs (like 90%, excluding USA behemoths) are only 20-30% heavier than a ICE vehicle of the same class. There are p
by Yizahi 1y ago
They are not much harder on tires. Most of the EVs (like 90%, excluding USA behemoths) are only 20-30% heavier than a ICE vehicle of the same class. There are plenty heavier cars on the roads for the last century.
And where did you get this 1 year per tire metric? I see anecdotal reports that on EV with normal tires they last as long as on typical ICEs. I can't find any comprehensive report for either side for now.
- ndsipa_pomu 1y agoIt's not just the weight of the vehicle, but the typical torque. Braking, accelerating and going round corners can produce a lot of pollution.
- Yizahi 1y agoWell, given typical speed limits in the city and most of the country roads, neither ICE cars not EVs can really utilize their torque or acceleration. Sure, you can go somewhere quiet on a weekend and rev up, but people commuting or driving for groceries don't really accelerate more than ordinary. I'm not trying to diminish EV capabilities btw. I'm just saying that "tire scare" is waaay overblown in media.
- ndsipa_pomu 1y agoHowever I have seen lots of reports that EVs wear through tyres quicker than ICE vehicles. Estimates do seem to vary a lot from 20% to 50% more wear. Personally, I don't think media puts enough focus on tyre pollution for all types of cars - 6PPDQ is extremely toxic.