Mmastodon LifeAutos first seen 8 h ago, last just now, peak #11
BMW's electric twin undercuts its gas version by $4,400
Original: BMW built the same car for gas and electric. The # EV is $4,400 cheaper. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/bmw- built-t
BMW now sells an identical model with both gasoline and electric powertrains, and the electric version is priced $4,400 below the gas one. It marks a rare moment where an EV undercuts its combustion equivalent from a mainstream premium brand. Commenters are reading it as a sign electric cars are reaching true price parity, with BMW's manufacturing efficiency helping close the gap.
Why now: It signals that EVs from a major premium maker are now cheaper than comparable gas cars, a milestone buyers and industry watchers have been waiting for.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 7 snapshots from 8 h ago to just now.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/539121