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Article doesn't seem to mention tire cost or resale value at all?

There was a much more detailed analysis (including insurance, etc.) of ICE vs. BEV on HN previously.

We have an ICE mid-sized SUV and a model Y. Costco installed tires are within a few dollars of each other. There were more options for the ICE vehicle was the main difference. There are a lot of variables to really make a detailed analysis, it's a personal thing. If you ask 100 people on HN how much electricity costs at their home, you'll probably get close to 100 different answers.

Good data point. Tire sets are similar prices, but EV tires tend to have to be changed more frequently because of vehicle weights and higher acceleration (driver dependent).

Depends on the EV and how you want to compare. Tesla's are running 19's stock which are gonna be a whole lot pricier than, eg a Honda Civic's 14's, no matter the rating (of which the Tesla's is gonna be higher rates).

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