Case in point. Thunderpower Pro Lite V2 10s 5000maH 20C packs - $379.99. Those are older technology cells. I don't know how much longer they will continue to make them. Maybe forever. Practically no one else in the high-performance electric world is hanging on to the older 20C cells. I sure know helicopters haven't!

Current Thunderpower Pro Power G4 10S 5000 maH 45C packs - $469.99. A price increase with newer, improved technology. Better power, better life-cycles, ability to charge at 2C, 3C or more. Lower operating temperature. Make good power even when cold.

With a fixed set of rules maturation of technology in pattern has always caused a price increase. Is there a specific reason to think electric will be different?