Glossary / General

price parity

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Price parity means that electric cars are starting to cost about the same as regular gasoline cars. This is important because it makes electric cars more affordable for everyone.

Technical Definition

Price parity refers to the situation where the prices of electric vehicles (EVs) and their gasoline or diesel counterparts are comparable. This is significant as it indicates that EVs are becoming more accessible to consumers.

Hear It Discussed

"it's a big play [2694.1s] to launch a mid-sized truck at price parity, [2697.0s] which is what they're aiming for with the gas alternatives."
CarCast+Edmunds - Interview with Alan Clarke head of Ford’s Advanced EV Development. CarCast 44:54

"voxels next in the news they've set their finance and lease price parity ... where a lot of people said that they're gonna be never bevers until price parity happens"
DAILY: EV Interest Holds Up, Honda Retreats To Hybrids and Slate Adds Jobs | 15 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 08:53

"How much did price parity have to do with any of this?"
Oct. 3, 2025 | Tesla sets sales record; Cox Automotive’s Andy Mayers Automotive News Daily Drive 04:15

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