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Updated July 16, 2026

State of EV Pricing

A weekly, citable snapshot of US electric vehicle starting prices and range value — computed from the same dataset that powers our comparison table.

$77,112
Avg starting MSRP
$64,495
Median starting MSRP
$265
Avg $/mile of range
298 mi
Avg EPA range (starting trim)
80
Models
202
Trims listed

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As of July 16, 2026, Electric Compare tracks 80 US-market EV models (202 trims) with an average starting MSRP of $77,112, median starting MSRP of $64,495, and average $265/mile of EPA range. Source: Electric Compare (https://electriccompare.com/state-of-ev-pricing.html).

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Highlights this sweep

  • Cheapest starting MSRP: Chevrolet Bolt at $28,995 (262 mi EPA range)
  • Best $/mile of range: Nissan LEAF at $99/mi ($29,990 ÷ 303 mi)
  • Longest EPA range (starting trim): Cadillac Escalade IQ at 460 mi ($127,405)
  • Average starting MPGe: 96

Changes since July 15, 2026

  • Average starting MSRP: $77,112 ($0)
  • Average $/mile of range: $265 ($0)
  • Models tracked: 80 (0)
  • Trims in database: 202 (0)

Methodology

One row per model using the lowest-priced trim on sale. MSRP is manufacturer starting price before destination and incentives. $/mile = starting MSRP ÷ EPA range. Updated on each weekly data sweep — see how we collect data.

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Sweep history

Sweep dateAvg MSRPAvg $/miModels
July 16, 2026$77,112$26580
July 15, 2026$77,112$26580
July 8, 2026$78,679$26680