S07EP03 – EV tires, where the rubber meets the road
One of the most important piece of equipment on a vehicle is the tire. It’s why tire strategy plays such a critical role in Formula 1. Safety and performance are hallmarks of high-quality tires, but so too is efficiency. And in the world of electric vehicles, efficiency is key. In the early days of EVs there was no such thing as tires engineered and designed with the unique qualities, and demands, of an electric vehicle in mind. But that’s changed, as many of the world’s leading tire manufacturers are bringing EV-specific tires to market. On this week’s episode of Plugged In, Andrew talks with tire expert Steve Bourassa about why you should install EV tires on your EV, and what you should look for in an EV tire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices