Do splash guards affect the EV range?

EquinoxDriverR2020 · Oct 31, 2024

Hello! My brother just bought a 1LT EV. It has to come with splash guards, but he asked the dealer not to install them just yet. We heard mixed things about how splash guards might affect EV range (mostly from Tesla owners, that's true). He would like to leave them off to maximize efficiency. Do you think is this a good move? Could they really impact a range that significant?

Tridentlord · Oct 31, 2024

Splash guards may minimally impact range but protect against debris.

Wineeeee25 · Nov 5, 2024

@Tridentlord is right. But if you still want to go with this decision, just put some rust oleum primer in the holes. My concern would be the screw holes going rust.

s3cr3tag3nt309 · Jan 8, 2025

My friend uses Rally Armor mud flaps on his car. They offer excellent coverage and seem very durable. He installed them right after he bought the car, so he can't tell me if they've had any noticeable impact on the range.

Ricky.L · Jan 14, 2025

If the car came with splash guards I would definitely have them put on, you’re not going to notice a difference with them off other than more dirt and mud from the road splashed on your paint.

EquinoxDriverR2020 · Feb 1, 2025

I appreciate all of your replies, guys! My friend did some research, and you guys are right. It is better to have the splash guards installed.

Wineeeee25 · Feb 5, 2025

Good decision, and good job to him he has done some research by himself.

Tommy Skies · Feb 26, 2025

EquinoxDriverR2020 said:
I appreciate all of your replies, guys! My friend did some research, and you guys are right. It is better to have the splash guards installed.

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