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Does buying an electric car make sense in 2026? A cost-focused deep dive—sticker price, seven-year math, and when petrol still wins
Industry data show new EV transaction prices in the mid-$50k range in early 2026 with the narrowest recorded premium to combustion vehicles—while seven-year total cost of ownership modelling still favours electrics in four of five popular segments, with full-size pickups a notable exception. Tax-credit eligibility and miles driven can flip individual outcomes more than efficiency specs.
By Newsorga desk