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Updated August 26, 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.

$63,345
Median starting MSRP
$209
Median $/mile of range
$74,365
Avg starting MSRP
$253
Avg $/mile of range
299 mi
Avg EPA range (starting trim)
80
Models
239
Trims listed

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As of August 26, 2026, Electric Compare tracks 80 US-market EV models (239 trims) with a median starting MSRP of $63,345 (average $74,365) and a median $209/mile of EPA range (average $253/mile). Source: Electric Compare (https://electriccompare.com/state-of-ev-pricing.html).

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Highlights this sweep

  • Cheapest starting MSRP: Chevrolet Bolt at $27,600 (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: 97

Changes since August 19, 2026

  • Median starting MSRP: $63,345 ($0)
  • Median $/mile of range: $209 ($-2)
  • Average starting MSRP: $74,365 ($-25)
  • Average $/mile of range: $253 ($0)
  • Models tracked: 80 (0)
  • Trims in database: 239 (+2)

Starting MSRP decreases

  • Maserati Grecale — $98,995 → $97,000 ($-1,995)

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 dateMedian MSRPMedian $/miAvg MSRPAvg $/miModels
August 26, 2026$63,345$209$74,365$25380
August 19, 2026$63,345$211$74,390$25380
August 12, 2026$62,400$211$74,239$25380
August 5, 2026$64,495$211$77,060$26379
July 29, 2026$64,495$214$77,112$26580
July 22, 2026$64,495$214$77,112$26580