Do tyres wear more quickly on EVs?

I bought my Skoda Enyaq from a Skoda dealership this year with 7400 miles. A 12V battery issue meant a return to the dealer and to my shock they recommended rear tyres be replaced as part of the vehicle health check. On both counts I was naive, believing the paperwork and not actually using my eyes - entirely my fault. However, I'm really very concerned at that tyre wear prior to my ownership. I asked the service handler and was told "well it is a heavy car." I've since contacted Skoda UK and they obtained the previous VHC dated 15/11/24 (mileage 6,395) showing depths similar to the recent VHC. Those depths are also listed under the 'replaced' column (front & back). I think you can see the issue here. If they are the original tyres, what would take them down to 3.5mm (rear) in only 6,395 miles? Or, if the original ones have been replaced with worn tyres, what on earth has happened to need them to need to be replaced? I'm resigned to forking out for new tyres but I can't get a straight answer to allay my fears of what happened to this vehicle.

Asked on 17 June 2025 by John Minard

Answered by David Ross
Larger electric vehicles can suffer from increased tyre wear due to their weight, but this would not account for the tyres needing to be replaced within 10,000 miles. It may not be possible to discover the reason for the issue when the vehicle was new unless it is contained within the service history. It is possible that incorrect tyre pressures for the vehicle load, or an issue with alignment caused the tyres to wear out prematurely, so if you are having new tyres fitted we would strongly recommend four-wheel alignment and consulting the owner's manual for the ideal tyre pressure for your needs.
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