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BMW's electric version costs $4,400 less than its gas twin
Original: BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/bmw-built-the-s
BMW is selling the same model with both combustion and electric powertrains, and the electric variant is priced $4,400 below the gas version. The direct comparison, rare in the auto industry, highlights how close EV and gas prices have become. It is drawing attention as a possible sign of electric vehicles reaching cost parity with traditional cars.
Why now: Price parity between electric and gas cars is a major milestone buyers and industry watchers have been waiting for.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 6 h ago to 44 min ago.
Evidence
- BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The EV is $4,400 cheaper. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/bmw-built-the-same-car-for-gas-and-electric-the-ev-is-4400-cheaper/ # EV # Automotive # TechNews · techcrunch@robot.villas · 2
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