A new study has found the models that wear through tyres at the fastest rates, with drivers having to spend a fortune on replacements more often.

Whilst drivers consider a wide range of factors when choosing a new or used car, including how economical the engine is and what standard equipment is featured, very few look into how quickly their dream model wears through tyres.

According to data from Kwik Fit, the car that undergoes the highest number of tyre changes in the UK is the Tesla Model 3, with drivers in 54 parts of the country shelling out on more replacements than owners of any other kind of car.

Compared to petrol and diesel models, the lithium-ion batteries fitted to most electric cars make them significantly heavier, putting more pressure on the tyres and causing them to wear out at a faster rate. Nevertheless, a number of manufacturers are now making more durable tyres specifically for electric models.

The Model 3’s larger stablemate, the Model Y, also ranked third on the list, being the most common car for tyre replacements in 16 parts of the country.

Another surprisingly common vehicle that wears through tyres at a particularly high rate is the Citroen Berlingo, with Kwik Fit noting that it tops the list in 24 parts of the country.

Whilst the latest version of the Berlingo is available as a fully-electric model, the small yet popular commercial vehicle is likely high on the list due to the minivan’s considerable payload.

Depending on the variant, the little French van has a maximum payload of 1,000kg, which can also result in more pressure being put on the tyres.

Whilst getting a new set of tyres can be a frustrating and often expensive experience, it is vital that drivers do so in time in order to avoid serious consequences.

According to the Highway Code, drivers must never take to the roads using a vehicle with tyres that have tread depths of less than 1.6mm. Motorists who let their tyres wear further risk losing grip, particularly when travelling in harsh weather conditions.

As a result, drivers who are caught using a set of worn-out tyres risk penalties including a £2,500 fine and three points for each offending tyre – receiving a driving ban if the whole set is unroadworthy.