Electric Vehicles Reach a Price Tipping Point
Falling battery costs are bringing electric cars within reach of mainstream buyers.
The long-awaited moment when electric vehicles cost the same or less than their gasoline counterparts is arriving in several markets.
Cheaper batteries and growing competition among manufacturers are driving prices down while ranges continue to improve.
The shift could accelerate adoption dramatically, though charging infrastructure remains a bottleneck in many regions.
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