Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity over the years. EV adoption in India has increased, with sales up 82 per cent in March 2023 compared to the previous year.
Overall, sales increased by 157 per cent between FY2022 and FY2023, according to the Times of India. Furthermore, the electric two-wheeler market is expanding rapidly, with more than 1 lakh EVs sold per month in the second half of FY2023, as per reports.
However, in addition to the environmental benefits and lower maintenance costs of electric vehicles, some people have noticed that their tyres wear out faster than those of conventional vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Tyres Wear Faster: Here’s Why
All tyres shred small particles every time they rotate, according to Canary Media, even though tyre wear is most noticeable when cars are travelling faster, breaking, or making sharp turns. Tyres on electric vehicles can degrade up to 20 per cent more quickly than tyres on internal combustion vehicles, according to firms like Michelin, a French tyre manufacturer.
Electric vehicle tyres are specially designed with optimised tread patterns, rubber compounds, and sound-absorbing foam. According to Calibre Collision, this results in “better energy efficiency, reduced rolling resistance, and lower road noise,” as well as more immediate torque to the wheels, allowing them to accelerate from a stop.
Even though these features can add enjoyment to driving, they also increase road abrasions and strain the tyres of the car, leading to increased wear and tear. Compared to their gas-powered counterparts, electric car batteries are also heavier. KalTire, a Retail Company stated that an average electric vehicle battery can weigh nearly 450 kilogrammes, or 992 pounds, and that “long-range, high-end” models may require even larger ones.
Tyre wear can be harmful to cars and raise environmental concerns, especially as the number of electric vehicles grows. It can produce “tyre particulate,” which Canary Media defines as a “toxic slurry of microplastics, volatile organic compounds, and other chemical additives” that enter the air, soil, and water.
Electric Vehicles Tyres: Here’s How To Prevent Tyre From Wearing
Experts recommend that you purchase tyres specifically designed to handle the load of an electric vehicle to ensure that you get the most out of them. Experts also recommend that a tyre’s load index equals or exceeds the original equipment specifications.
In addition to wheel alignments, routine tyre maintenance including pressure checks and rotations can help avert issues while driving. It is also important to drive smoothly. Accelerating quickly, breaking abruptly, and other manoeuvres can cause tyre strain and shorten their life.
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