
EVs are expensive. These city commuters ditched cars altogether — for e-bikes
Electric cars are seen as a key way to reduce climate change causing emissions — but they are expensive. The average price paid for a new electric vehicle towards the end of 2022 was over $65,000, according to Kelley Blue Book. While running costs are typically lower than a gas-powered vehicle, …

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