EV Tyres in Moorabbin, Brighton & Bayside Suburbs

Tyrepower Moorabbin has fitted tyres for Bayside drivers since 1998, and today that includes EV tyres for Teslas, BYDs, KIAs and other electric cars. You'll find us on the corner of Wickham and Chesterville Roads, with EV tyres from brands such as Hankook, Michelin, Bridgestone and Goodyear, and a friendly team of experts to look after you to get your new tyres fitted.

EV Tyre Fitting and Care in Moorabbin

Tyrepower Moorabbin fits, balances and aligns EV tyres in a full workshop. Our team has the right equipment to lift an EV safely at the maker's designated lift points, which matters because the battery usually sits under the floor.

Good fitting is only the start. An EV's tyres need the same care as any other car's, and often a bit more. At Tyrepower, we can check the alignment, rotate your tyres and measure the tread in the same visit. While the work's being done, you can relax in our customer lounge with a coffee, or ask about our courtesy car if you need to get on with your day.

Do EV Tyres Wear Faster?

EV tyres can wear faster than tyres on a similar petrol car. The battery adds weight, and the motor delivers full torque from a standstill, so every take-off is more demanding on the tread.

This depends on brands and tyre makers are making improvements around it. For example, Hankook says its EV-only iON range lasts 25% longer on EVs than its regular tyres. For a driver, three habits can slow wear down:

• Rotate your tyres on your car maker's schedule (every 10,000 km for a Tesla, for example),
• Have the alignment checked if a tyre starts wearing unevenly,
• Keep the pressures at the figures on your placard.

Tyrepower Moorabbin can help you look after all three to keep your tyres in good condition.

How Long Do EV Tyres Last?

EV tyres don't have one fixed lifespan, but they usually wear faster than tyres on a comparable petrol car. Electric cars wear their tyres about 20% faster because the battery adds weight and the motor delivers full torque from a standstill. How long a set lasts on any EV comes down to the car's weight, the tyre, how it's driven, and whether the tyres are rotated and aligned on schedule.

Watch the tread, rather than the odometer. Tesla, for example, recommends replacing a tyre once its tread is down to 4/32 of an inch, about 3 mm. If you're not sure where yours are at, book a free tyre safety check at Tyrepower Moorabbin, on the corner of Wickham and Chesterville Roads. We'll measure the tread on all four tyres and let you know if you need new tyres now, or if you have plenty of life left.

What's Different About an EV Tyre?

An EV tyre is built to carry more weight, roll with less resistance and run quieter than a standard tyre. Some EVs need HL (high load) tyres, which have 'HL' printed in front of the size on the sidewall. For example, Pirelli says an HL tyre carries about 20% more weight than a standard tyre and 6 to 9% more than an XL (extra load) tyre of the same size. Michelin's advice is simple: if your car came on HL tyres, replace them with HL tyres. Lower rolling resistance helps your range, and quieter tread patterns suit a cabin with no engine noise.

EV Tyres Tyrepower Moorabbin Fits

These are some of the EV tyres Tyrepower Moorabbin fits. Each one suits a slightly different car and driving style, so we'll help you pick the right one.

Tyres for Tesla, BYD and Kia

KIA is one of the leading EV brands on Australian roads, and Pirelli names its P Zero as an original equipment tyre for KIA. Tyrepower Moorabbin's Zeekr tyres page covers the X, 7X and 001.

For BYD, head to our BYD tyres page for the Atto 3, Seal, Sealion 7, Shark 6 and the rest of the range.

Tesla marks its own approved tyres with a T on the sidewall, and Tyrepower Moorabbin's Tesla tyres page lists tyres for the Model 3, Model Y and more.

Choose your model on any of those pages to see the tyres that fit, or give Tyrepower Moorabbin a call on (03) 9553 1855.

EV Tyres for Bayside and the South-East

EV owners from Bentleigh, Brighton, Cheltenham and across Bayside can have their tyres fitted at Tyrepower Moorabbin. We also look after plenty of drivers from:

• Oakleigh
• Mordialloc
• Carnegie
• Mentone
• Caulfield
• Black Rock
• McKinnon

Whether your EV does short runs around the bay or the long drive down the peninsula, we'll make sure your new tyres are up to the job.

EV Tyre FAQs

Can I put normal tyres on my EV?

You can, as long as they match the size, load rating and speed rating on your car's placard. The exception is HL (high load) tyres, marked HL in front of the size. As a guide, Michelin says a car supplied with HL tyres must be replaced with HL tyres. A standard tyre may also cost you some range and add road noise, so it's worth weighing up before you switch.

Do EVs come with a spare tyre?

Many don't. For example, te Australian-delivered 2024 Tesla Model Ys came without a spare wheel or repair kit as standard. So a flat tyre on an EV usually means a puncture repair or a new tyre. Bring it into Tyrepower Moorabbin and we'll check whether the puncture can be repaired safely. If the sidewall damage can't be fixed, we'll replace the tyre.

How much do EV tyres cost?

It depends on the size, the brand and whether your car needs XL (extra load) or HL (high load) tyres, so there's no one price for every EV. Use the Request a Quote form and Tyrepower Moorabbin will come back with options for your car. You can also spread the cost interest-free with Afterpay or Zip.

Can I wait while my EV tyres are fitted?

Yes. Tyrepower Moorabbin has a customer lounge with coffee, or you can take our courtesy car if you'd rather not wait.

Visit Tyrepower Moorabbin

Tyrepower Moorabbin sits on the corner of Wickham and Chesterville Roads, Moorabbin VIC 3189, and is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm. Call (03) 9553 1855 or book online to get your EV tyres booked in.