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Gore1FL

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1. Probably more a torque/performance side-effect than weight.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 12:57 PM

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Weight does play a role in that, but I suspect if you added weight to a gas vehicle, the electric one would still eat through the tires faster.

While I am sure it is measurable, I doubt it’s that noticeable.

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