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To: MeganC

Yes, EVs are HEAVIER and therefor tear up roads faster than normal autos.........

Same could be said for Nat Gas vehicles, but they are relatively few..............


4 posted on 06/05/2024 10:58:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

“Yes, EVs are HEAVIER and therefor tear up roads faster than normal autos.........”

Not always. My Tesla model 3 is 100lbs lighter than the S60 Volvo sitting next to it in the stable. They are within one inch of each other’s footprint shadow based on length and width. The Model 3 has a higher level of luxury as well based on tech features both are leather interiors.

The S60 is a T5 AWD and the Model 3 is the LR version on lease. Both ride on identical 245/18 tires in this case P4 Pirelli the Model 3 would do less wear being lighter on the same tire footprint. Google has the curb weights of each for those wanting to look. I can tell you the Model 3 is much more nimble and with 450hp eats the T5 lunch in acceleration. The FSD is worth every penny it’s a game changer in traffic and also on the motorways. A starlink dish is the next addition for broadband everywhere the Tesla already has 5G to Wi-Fi built in but that coverage gets spotty in West Texas. Starlink will solve that. Netflix and let the FSD drive or do billable hours while letting the FSD drive.


11 posted on 06/05/2024 11:14:16 AM PDT by GenXPolymath
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