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Typical EVs are about 10-15% heavier than the comparable ICE. Yes it makes a difference, but only marginally. Normal drivers without a lead foot get 10s of thousands of miles from tires, just like ICE vehicles.

Also, few EVs that are not pickups have 100 kWh batteries; more typically 60-75.

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zeusk 14 hours ago | parent [-]

2024 Mazda3 Sedan: 3,124 to 3,395 lbs

2024 Tesla Model3: 3,862 to 4,054 lbs

That's 20% heavier, and it gets worse when you look at EVs not built from ground up by legacy manufacturers.

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seanmcdirmid 14 hours ago | parent [-]

A mazda 3 is a sub-compact, and a Model 3 is a mid-size. At least compare it to a mazda 6, which is also a mid-size:

2024 Mazda6: 3,437 to 3,582 lbs

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zeusk 12 hours ago | parent [-]

model3 is a mid-size sedan much like mazda3; even the marketing depts agree, but sure whatever makes you happy.

2024 Tesla Model S: 4,560 to 4,776 lbs

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seanmcdirmid 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Mazda 6 is mid sized, Mazda 3 is compact, whether it has a tech back or not is irrelevant. You are basically comparing a Honda civic to an Honda accord and saying they are the same size.

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Toutouxc 12 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

What are you talking about? Model 3 is larger in every single dimension, in some by a lot.

https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2019-5-door...

	▲	zeusk 12 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Because you’re comparing the hatchback version. https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2017-sedan-...