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I don’t think they’re cheaper yet. I’m not sure but I believe the batteries are still too expensive. Also, we might need solid state batteries before we have a

I don’t think they’re cheaper yet. I’m not sure but I believe the batteries are still too expensive. Also, we might need solid state batteries before we have acceptable range and charging speed for many people. https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/253065-toyota-wants-leapfrog-competitors-new-solid-state-lithium-ion-battery-design https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/253065-toyota-wants-leap... Finally, the US federal subsidy, Norway’s subsidy, etc have helped the recent models. However, the US subsidy will disappear for Tesla, for example, shortly after they reach the 200,000 car limit.

mikeash 9y ago
Definitely not yet. You can buy a new Nissan Versa for under $13,000. $22,000 under the Tesla Model 3 buys a lot of gasoline. Of course the Tesla is a nicer car in many ways, and a "fair" comparison would look at more similar cars, but the relative cheapness of the ICE drivetrain lets traditional cars go much more downmarket than EVs can for now. Battery costs are dropping steadily and it seems like it won't be too much longer before TCO for an EV is lower than even a cheap gas car, but we're not there yet.
- madengr 9y ago
  New Nissan Leafs were selling for the same price here in Kansas City: $7,500 federal tax credit and $10,000 KCP&L rebate off a $31,000 car. http://metroenergy.org/2017/03/10000-off-nissan-leaf-june-30-2017/ http://metroenergy.org/2017/03/10000-off-nissan-leaf-june-30... I bought a lightly used one for $8,500.