EV buyers are often motivated by a desire to save money on gas and/or drive something more environmentally friendly.
So why the fast wear?
Its a combination of lots of power that can be put down instantly and wild curb weights.
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But it also comes down to individual driving style, as Sanchez pointed out.
If you drive like grandma, the bang out of car shouldnt make a difference, Sanchez said.
What do tire companies have to say about all of this?
Theyre aware of the problem and are working on EV-specific solutions.
Even with the fast wear that EVs have, owners love them.
Semel says he and his wife love their EQS, even though its eating tires.
He just wishes tire companies would come up with something that wears more slowly.
It honestly is a great car.
It gets a lot of miles.
And honestly, my wife pulls up she plugs it in and were done.
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