A few years ago, I wrote one of the most read entries on SolarChargedDriving.Com, "Premature tire wear appears to be the biggest maintenance issue for EVs".
So, after writing a blog entry about my less than impressive experience with tire wear and electric car driving across the past four and a half years, I've got a cadre of "fans" in a Chevy Bolt Owner's Facebook Group who are saying -- many in very patronizing fashion -- that the problem with my Chevy Bolt tires is not the tires: It's me!
So, the standard line about electric cars and maintenance is that they require a lot less maintenance, and money, than gasoline cars. With four-and-a-half years of electric car driving under my belt, I can attest to the truth of this statement: My personal experience has shown that EVs require A LOT less money to maintain than gas cars.This is true for everything -- except when it comes to tires!
Count me among the many people who are very disappointed in the Bridgestone Ecopia tires that come with the 2014...