Why the Cost of EVs Is Increasing Despite Drop in Battery Prices
Over the last 10 years, the price of batteries has declined significantly. Analysts expected that the prices of electric cars would drop as the prices of batteries reduced, as batteries are the most expensive feature of these cars. This, they expected, would make electric cars more affordable. Despite the lower battery prices, the price of electric cars remains high. Figures show that since 2012, the average cost of the battery of an electric car has dropped by more than 80% while the price of a new electric car has increased by over 80%. The primary reason for this gap is…