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re: Electric cars save gas. Don't ask how long the tires last....
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:35 pm to billjamin
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:35 pm to billjamin
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Doesn't really match up with the ~20% heavier claim made earlier.
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Most EVs, thanks to the large battery system, weigh hundreds of pounds or more than equivalent gas vehicles.
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The weight difference is about 300lbs, ~7%.
If looking at something like an Accord which weighs around 3,300 lbs then that 20% is very realistic. EV's are simply heavier and manufacturers, in order to get the best range they can get away with advertising, use tires that optimize range at the expense of tire longevity. For performance-oriented EV's that are running soft-compound tires the treadwear is going to be much more significant. There are EV-specific tires but you won't see them with 60k or 75k mile tread life warranties.
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Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:38 pm to Clames
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If looking at something like an Accord which weighs around 3,300 lbs then that 20% is very realistic.
My point is thats a stupid comparison and anyone doing it is either being intentionally disingenuous or doesn't understand the difference in the vehicles. We don't compare curb weight of F150s vs F250s because it's apples to oranges.
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