Maintenance

Rotated your tires on schedule

EVs eat tires faster — instant torque + heavy battery = 20-30% faster wear if you skip rotations.

Rotate every 5,000-7,500 miles (not 10K like ICE cars). EV-specific tires (Michelin CrossClimate 2, Continental ProContact RX) handle the weight and torque better. Budget $800-1200 per set. Check alignment too — one pothole can cause uneven wear that kills a $300 tire.

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