Electric vehicles are equipped with many features that make winter driving more enjoyable.
For example, many EVs are also AWD, meaning you could drive with confidence year-round.
What’s the Point of Winter Tires?
Winter tires are specifically made for superior grip during the wintertime.
The material that comprises summer tires will inevitably harden and cause the tires to lose grip.
Snow packed into these grooves will stick to the snow on the ground and help to increase overall traction.
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Using a set of winter tires increases your safety in frigid weather.
Does Your AWD EV Need Winter Tires?
EVs are also usually heavier than a typical car.
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Thus, reducing braking distance is super important.
Winter tires can help reduce a vehicle’s braking distance and improve grip on snow.
What About All-Weather Tires?
All-weather tires can be used year-round if the temperatures aren’t too extreme.
But, during icy winters, all-season tires are compromised.
Nothing beats a dedicated winter tire for icy conditions, especially if the winter tire has studs built in.
This will end up compromising braking and performance.
