Is an EV Actually Cheaper in 2026? Full Cost Reality Check After the Tax Credit Ended (June Update)
Post-OBBBA reality check: Is an EV actually cheaper to own in 2026 now that the $7,500 federal tax credit is gone? Full 5-year cost breakdown covering charging, insurance (the 49% premium), maintenance, and depreciation — plus what the new OBBBA loan interest deduction actually does for buyers.
