Updated September 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.

$62,400
Median starting MSRP
$209
Median $/mile of range
$74,445
Avg starting MSRP
$253
Avg $/mile of range
300 mi
Avg EPA range (starting trim)
81
Models
246
Trims listed

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As of September 16, 2026, Electric Compare tracks 81 US-market EV models (246 trims) with a median starting MSRP of $62,400 (average $74,445) 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 September 10, 2026

  • Median starting MSRP: $62,400 ($0)
  • Median $/mile of range: $209 ($0)
  • Average starting MSRP: $74,445 ($0)
  • Average $/mile of range: $253 ($0)
  • Models tracked: 81 (0)
  • Trims in database: 246 (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 dateMedian MSRPMedian $/miAvg MSRPAvg $/miModels
September 16, 2026$62,400$209$74,445$25381
September 10, 2026$62,400$209$74,445$25381
September 3, 2026$62,400$209$73,997$25280
August 26, 2026$62,400$209$74,230$25380
August 19, 2026$63,345$211$74,390$25380
August 12, 2026$62,400$211$74,239$25380