New EV List Prices Drop $1,500 in 4 Months in USA - CleanTechnica

A recent analysis by iSeeCars, highlighted by CleanTechnica, reveals that new electric vehicle (EV) list prices in the U.S. have declined by 2.3% over the past four months, dropping from an average of $63,327 in September 2025 to $61,860 in January 2026. In contrast, new gas-powered car prices increased by 2.5% during the same period, rising from $46,290 to $47,427. Notably, Tesla vehicles were excluded from this data. The price drop in EVs is largely attributed to the expiration of the $7,500 U.S. EV tax credit, prompting market adjustments. Lower-cost EVs experienced the most significant price reductions, while several premium models saw price increases, reflecting their targeting of less price-sensitive customers. The analysis also breaks down price changes by model, identifying several mainstream EVs with price cuts exceeding 5%, ranging from $2,000 to $7,