While electric cars that come with a spare tyre are getting rarer in Australia, these models buck the trend.
While it’s nice to see all the technological bells and whistles on a new electric vehicle, it’s worth noting that most new EVs sold in Australia today have eliminated a spare tyre in favour of tyre repair and inflation kits.
Of the approximately 100 electric models available for purchase in Australia, only 10 come with a spare wheel, whether it’s a full-sized or a ‘space-saver’ type.
It’s worth noting that space savers differ from a full-sized spare, as this type of emergency wheel is typically smaller in size and should not be driven at speeds exceeding a certain limit.
According to mycar Tyre & Auto, while space savers are useful in an emergency situation, “they aren’t designe