Car makers losing $6000 on every electric car they sell – report
28-03-2024 01:15 via drive.com.au

Car makers losing $6000 on every electric car they sell – report

US report finds that added costs of making electric vehicles are making it hard for manufacturers to turn a profit.Car manufacturers are losing $6000 on every electric car they sell, according to a new report from the United States.The study, undertaken by the Boston Consulting Group study, found that motorists toying with the idea of going electric for their next vehicle purchase want three main things: short charging times, a 560km-plus driving range, and to pay roughly $US50,000 ($AU76,000).&
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