The main difficulty with EV tyres isn't the weight of the car...

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    The main difficulty with EV tyres isn't the weight of the car which is only about 15 to 20% heavier than comparable ICE models. More simply if you put 4 decent sized passengers in an ICE car it will weigh as much as a similar EV.

    The excessive tyre wear on some EVs is simply due to the way they are driven. Despite the stability and traction control fitted to all modern cars the instant torque available in an EV is a bit addictive for some drivers and is tough on tyres.

    Even the entry level Tesla Model 3 RWD has similar performance to a Commodore with a 6 litre Chevy under the bonnet so if you drive it like its stolen no tyre can handle that for long. Move up the LR and Perf. Teslas and despite AWD the tyres really struggle if you have a lead foot and their life shortens appreciably.

    Interestingly enough the Tesla M3 RWD also weighs about the same as a VF SS Commodore and has similar interior dimensions (apart from rear headroom) although exterior dimensions are larger on the Commodore.
 
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