What the holy hell are EV tires? And why do we need them?

Last year, Michelin and Goodyear released their first tires designedexclusively for electric vehicles. Now, another big player is joining the game: Pirelli has announced its own special EV tire, the P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Pirelli’s P Zero All Season Plus Elect. Image: Pirelli But why do EVs need special tires at all? First off, it’s about the weight. Because of the battery, EVs generally weigh more than traditional gas guzzlers. Then comes another characteristic EV drivers know and love: instant torque and acceleration. The combination of these elements wears tires down much faster, which in turn increases rolling…

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