EV tyre wear

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What's the estimated tyre wear of an EV compared to a similar ICE? Comparing the same vehicle should give a better picture. I've been told that having to change tyres at half the mileage compared to the same vehicle with ICE is not unusual?

 

[ver01@]

You'd generally expect the EVs to get through tyres quicker with their general heavier weight and more torque.

That's what I thought, it's just about how much quicker.

 

[ver01@]

I'll be driving the same way on the same roads so that is out of the equation. Is the Ioniq MHEV lighter compared to the BEV?

 

[ver01@]

That's what I wanted to know, thanks.

 

[ver01@]

You don't need EV specific tyres - any tyre will do (as long as it meets the speed/weight/XL etc. ratings).



I would have thought motorway driving would be very low wear? Constant speed means you're just rolling, rather than exerting friction on the tyres due to acceleration/deceleration?

Assuming alignment is perfect which is unlikely