A model 3 weighs under 2 tons, less than most SUVs and the same as any internal combustion car of the segment just above (BMW 5, Mercedes E class, etc).
And most manufacturers have now tires with dampening foam, from high end sporty tires to economical low rolling resistant tires.
Man this EVs are heavier and use more tyres bullshit comes up ALL the time. Although they might be a little heavier compared to a similar shaped car, it’s often not true as all and the amount of petrol suvs that are significantly heavier i never read they use tyres up as a reason not to get them…
Needing to replace tires sooner on my Model 3 is my lived experience. The factory tires wore out after 35,000 mi, when previously I had been getting new tires every 60,000 mi.
I have never owned an SUV - I was comparing my tire longevity to my previous sedan, which admittedly was a compact.
A model 3 weighs under 2 tons, less than most SUVs and the same as any internal combustion car of the segment just above (BMW 5, Mercedes E class, etc).
And most manufacturers have now tires with dampening foam, from high end sporty tires to economical low rolling resistant tires.
Man this EVs are heavier and use more tyres bullshit comes up ALL the time. Although they might be a little heavier compared to a similar shaped car, it’s often not true as all and the amount of petrol suvs that are significantly heavier i never read they use tyres up as a reason not to get them…
I’ve heard it’s less about the weight than the torque.
Needing to replace tires sooner on my Model 3 is my lived experience. The factory tires wore out after 35,000 mi, when previously I had been getting new tires every 60,000 mi.
I have never owned an SUV - I was comparing my tire longevity to my previous sedan, which admittedly was a compact.