Why Most EVs (And Many Hybrids) Don't Come With a Spare Tyre

2026 Subaru Forester hybrid: controversial spare wheel solution revealed for new-gen midsize SUV

This post appeared first on Chasing Cars. Subaru Australia has revealed its towbar-mounted solution for the lack of a spare wheel on its new-generation Forester hybrid model following backlash from fans of the nameplate. While the petrol model continues to buck industry norms by fitting a full-size spare wheel, the new-generation hybrid model does not offer this crucial touring feature, even in downsized spare-saver form. As with many EVs and hy…

Why Most EVs (And Many Hybrids) Don't Come With a Spare Tyre

In case you haven’t checked under your boot floor, your new EV or HEV may not have a spare tyre. Many Malaysian customers are getting into their first electric vehicle and wondering where the spare tyre is. Well, the truth is that the whole industry has been moving away from providing spare tyres as standard equipment for some time now. The BMW 3 Series of the E90 generation was one of the first modern vehicles to normalize not having a spare ty…