The extra weight and high torque of electric vehicles affects the life of car tires. A new study on the subject notes that their tires wear out much faster than those of cars with internal combustion engines. Analysts say that rapid tire wear has come as an unpleasant surprise for many electric car owners.
„The widening gap in satisfaction between EVs and gasoline-powered vehicles highlights the opportunity for tire manufacturers and automakers to educate EV owners about the performance gap,” said Ashley Edgar, senior director of JD .
It is noted that intensive tire wear also leads to increased emissions. Tire dust can cause breathing problems, kidney disease and neurological damage. Because tires for electric vehicles wear out faster, they are more harmful to the environment in this regard.
Unfortunately, the nature of EV tire production makes this a difficult problem to solve. JD Power reports that the goals of maximizing mileage and optimizing tire wear are at odds with each other, creating a significant challenge for the automotive industry that will become even more important as the EV segment grows.