What I miss the most in the EV vs ICE talk is road noise levels. EV's are not necessarily less noisy at city speeds, unlike what seems logical, they are louder at above ~30km/h. Here's an example (PDF warning):
There’s so much variability there though. The biggest factor there are the weight & the tires.
Basically tire noise will be the same on the same weight car with the same type of tires, EV or ICE. It’s just most EVs at this point are larger or heavier.
Yes, the tires are a problem but as long as that doesn't get fixed EVs are still louder at city speeds. I have nothing against EVs or hybrids (I drive one myself) but it is a concern and really should be fixed.
Basically tire noise will be the same on the same weight car with the same type of tires, EV or ICE. It’s just most EVs at this point are larger or heavier.