You wrote: "I've heard that being said for years. In 2023, an EV...

You wrote: "I've heard that being said for years. In 2023, an EV is almost double the purchase price of an equivalent ICE vehicle."

It's possible EVs time is finally about to come.
Electric cars to become cheaper than petrol and diesel cars by 2027 – report

"Research by BloombergNEF, reported by The Guardian, posits that larger vehicles such as electric sedans and SUVs will reach price parity by 2026, with small cars to follow in 2027. The report also suggests that, while some regions have made great strides in regard to emissions regulations and bans, tighter regulations worldwide could see electric vehicles dominate all new car sales by the middle of next decade.Using European-based figures, the current retail price of a medium-sized EV is €33,300 (AU$52,026) compared to a same-sized, petrol-powered car for €18,600 (AU$29,066). Both these cars should cost about €19,000 (AU$29,691) by 2026."

Of course getting EVs down to dirt cheap ICEV prices like < $5k will take time as a 2nd hand market develops. Current govt is trying to stimulate this by making the govtfleet all electric, with fairly rapid turnover