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Comment by aembleton

3 hours ago

EVs are typically heavier than ICE cars so will cause more tyre wear.

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rootusrootus  22 minutes ago

Yes, but typically by a small margin. Close enough that tire wear is dominated by driving style. The problem is that instant torque is simultaneously addictive and also maximally damaging to tire tread.

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