Updated October 14, 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.

$62,400
Median starting MSRP
$211
Median $/mile of range
$75,309
Avg starting MSRP
$255
Avg $/mile of range
300 mi
Avg EPA range (starting trim)
83
Models
254
Trims listed

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As of October 14, 2026, Electric Compare tracks 83 US-market EV models (254 trims) with a median starting MSRP of $62,400 (average $75,309) and a median $211/mile of EPA range (average $255/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: 99

Changes since October 7, 2026

  • Median starting MSRP: $62,400 ($0)
  • Median $/mile of range: $211 ($0)
  • Average starting MSRP: $75,309 ($0)
  • Average $/mile of range: $255 ($0)
  • Models tracked: 83 (0)
  • Trims in database: 254 (+1)

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
October 14, 2026$62,400$211$75,309$25583
October 7, 2026$62,400$211$75,309$25583
September 30, 2026$62,400$211$75,461$25583
September 23, 2026$63,345$211$75,996$25682
September 16, 2026$62,400$209$75,369$25681
September 10, 2026$62,400$209$74,445$25381