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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by gambiting on Thursday July 24, 2025 @02:14AM (#44667517)
It does. My Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV is a 400bhp 2.2 tonne SUV and after over 5 years of ownership the pads are about 20% worn. And I don't drive like a granny either. The car just does most of its braking with the EV motor.
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Re:Electric cars produce far less brake dust pollution than ... by joezydeco on Thursday July 24, 2025 @11:10AM (#44671668)
Same here, XC40P8 and the pads are 10% used after 2.5 years.

But I understand the factory tires are a bit stickier to create a quieter ride which may be throwing more rubber dust into the air. High torque launches don't help either. ;-)

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