Is the higher price and faster wear of electric cars due to the fact that the money saved on charging is stolen by the tires?

Does the higher price and faster tire wear of electric cars result from the money saved on charging being stolen by the tires?

【Phoneauto News】In today’s global automotive market, due to environmental considerations, many countries have begun to vigorously promote the development of new energy vehicles, making electric vehicles a new development point in the automotive market. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, the operating costs of pure electric vehicles are generally lower than those of fuel vehicles in most countries, which is one of the reasons why people choose pure electric models. However, have you ever thought that the expenses you save through charging may be slowly taken away by the tires?

Electric vehicle tires

Recently, some foreign media wrote an article in which the author raised a question: why are electric vehicle tires more expensive but more prone to wear than ordinary tires? This is a problem that troubles many electric vehicle owners. However, at the end of the article, there is also an explanation from a professional auto repairman.

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The reason why electric vehicle tires are more expensive is because they need to meet higher performance requirements. Electric vehicles are heavier than fuel vehicles, so tires need stronger load-bearing capacity and structural strength, which naturally increases the cost of the vehicle. In addition, electric vehicles have better acceleration and braking performance than fuel vehicles, so tires need better grip and heat resistance. Electric vehicles also have no engine noise, so tires need lower tire noise and rolling resistance. These special designs increase the cost of tires. This is why electric vehicle tires are more expensive than ordinary tires.

The reason why electric vehicle tires are more prone to wear is because they bear greater pressure and friction. The weight of electric vehicles increases the contact area between tires and the road surface, thus increasing the friction between tires and the road surface. For owners who choose electric vehicles, the higher power level of electric vehicles also makes them willing to explore their potential, such as conducting 0-60 acceleration tests, etc. Frequent acceleration does indeed affect tire life and exacerbate wear and tear.

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