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Why are EV tires more expensive?

5 Reasons why EV tires are more expensive than regular tires EV tires have to carry more weight Electric vehicles weigh more than conventional ICE vehicles due to the weight of the battery packs. In fact, an EV weighs about 10% to 20% more than a comparably sized ICE vehicle (depending on the range of the battery). If fitted with conventional tires, they’d wear out almost 20% faster. That means EV tires must be designed to handle a heavier load, and that requires more expensive raw materials like aramid fibers … Read More