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Originally Posted by aerohead
Those ICE 'efficiency' improvements you're thinking about are part of the increased costs, which when added to the calculus of automotive pricing lead to the conclusion that BEVs will achieve price parity by 2025.
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It's true that cars with ICE are also becoming more expensive due to improvements of all kinds (& to meet the requirements for cleaner emissions). The smallest/cheapest car models are gradually being removed from the range because they are no longer profitable for manufacturers.
And that EVs are gradually becoming cheaper (due to larger production numbers and lower production cost of the batteries) is also a fact. The smallest segment may benefit from this: assuming that small cars are used for short distances and city miles: where an electric motor is very efficient.
I therefore see that electrification will mainly happen with smaller cars in the near future. But big family/luxury cars (like that Mercedes in te opening post) can benefit from a fuel engine because these cars are often used for long/highway distances. Off course in combination with plug-in electric motor. But if you recharge the batteries after every 40/50 miles (= full electric range) fuel consumption is zero too.