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aembletonyesterday at 11:41 PM1 replyview on HN

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


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rootusrootustoday at 2:30 AM

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.