Why Electric Vehicles Wear Out Tires Twice as Fast as Gas Cars

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 10, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains why electric vehicles (EVs) wear out tires at twice the pace of traditional gas-powered cars. The instant torque of EVs causes accelerated tire wear, an issue many buyers learn about only after purchase.

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