I have an electric car and a gas powered car, it makes sense for us and we basically use the electric car for most short trips and my wife's commute, which is only a few miles.
But we live in LA where the charging infrastructure is well developed, that isn't true everywhere. Also unless you really love Tesla's and price isn't an issue, a major factor in your purchase decision is the subsidies - which may not be around much longer and won't be when there is greater adoption of EVs.
On top of that if your purchase decision is partly environmental and you live on the East Coast, the electricity powering your EV is coming mostly from Coal.
I know someone who bought a Tesla. Of course they say they love it. But it is one of those things you have to say you love it because you spent so much money on it you don't want to admit you may have made a mistake.
Now I can't say they don't want to admit it. But as they describe about having to stop and recharge it if on a long trip, or even local driving. Sometimes the charge time is way too long or have to wait. Maybe they don't mind waiting.
They ordered it, was told it may be about a year to get it. But then they had it ready in 6 months. This was a year or so ago.
There are a lot of charging stations supposedly but some times it can take up to 2 hours. Sometimes 30 minutes. It depends on the station. So if on a trip or vacation, what are you going to do for 2 hours.
What if you need to run to the store and then be somewhere in 15 minutes. Oh, I have to let it charge up. I can see where it could be a big inconvenience at times.
For me, just can't hop in the car, gas it up and get going. For now, someday they will have it to much shorter time and maybe even travel longer distances.
Maybe a solar powered car can be the answer.
