Can EVs help solve the affordability crisis? Dave Thomas from CDK talks it out

Electrek
By Jo BorrásMar 9, 2026, 8:39 pm237 ptsTop
As the average transaction price of a new car creeps towards $55,000, a coming wave of low mile, off-lease EVs with massive depreciation could help car dealers solve the affordability crisis, combat sticker shock, and move more units. CDK’s David Thomas talks us through it on today’s surprisingly affordable…

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