Do electric and hybrid cars really need special tyres?

They benefit from them. An EV carries battery weight a petrol car does not and delivers torque the moment you press the pedal, both of which wear a tyre faster. EV-rated tyres use stronger construction and often lower rolling resistance to protect the range. As tyre specialists, we will match the right tyre to your specific model and explain why, rather than fitting a standard car tyre that will not last.