The Straits Times·Tech

EVs Do Not Need Special Brake Pads

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 30 October 2026, 06:46 UTC ·9 sec listen

Electric vehicles do not require special brake pads, despite claims that their heavier weight or regenerative braking calls for a different design. Carmakers may add more ceramic material for performance, but the resulting differences are small.

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