Plunging Demand Causes EV Sellers to Slash Prices
With demand for electric vehicles reaching record lows in recent months, an increasing number of automakers are slashing their battery electric vehicle (BEV) prices in an attempt to woo unwilling customers. As a result, nearly 8 in every 10 newly minted electric cars have been sold at some kind of discount amid dwindling consumer demand. Data from Auto Trader shows that 77% of new electric cars listed on the platform were discounted down from last month’s prices and up to 55% are now cheaper than they were a year prior. Automakers are also offering higher and higher discounts for electric…