Will electric cars be cheaper than gas cars by 2027?

Probably cheaper to build by 2027, but not guaranteed to be cheaper to buy.

The most defensible short answer is:

• Cheaper to manufacture by 2027: likely
• Cheaper sticker price for buyers by 2027: possible, but not certain

That said, whether EVs are cheaper than gas cars by 2027 depends a lot on model, battery prices, incentives, tariffs, and what counts as “cheaper” (upfront price vs. total cost of ownership). Some forecasts point to EV production costs falling as battery costs decline and manufacturing improves, but automakers may not pass all of those savings directly to shoppers.

Also, even if an EV is cheaper up front, insurance, repair, charging access, and maintenance can still change the total cost picture. So the safest answer is: EVs may become cheaper than comparable gas cars by 2027 in some segments, but it is not guaranteed across the market.