The $25,000 EV Mirage: Why That ’Affordable’ Electric Car Actually Costs $36,990

Electric vehicle sticker shock hits consumers where it hurts—the wallet.
The Hidden Costs They Don't Want You to See
That tempting $25,000 price tag vanishes faster than a Tesla's 0-60 time. Add-ons, dealer markups, and mandatory packages push the real cost to $36,990—nearly 50% above the advertised price.
Charging infrastructure? That's another monthly subscription service waiting to happen.
Meanwhile, traditional automakers are playing the same old financing games—just with better batteries. Because nothing says 'green revolution' like creative accounting and hidden fees that would make Wall Street bankers blush.