All I know is being the nerd I am I jumped at the chance to buy the chevy Bolt EV. 2020. A dream to drive, I love it. The large displays, the odd shifter, and the stylish futuristic look not to mention the mind blowing technology. Being an electric car after all, the technology is going to be standard equipment. I look forward every time to drive somewhere, anywhere. "Yay, I get to drive my EV". I don't look at the EV as a technology shortcoming, yet the massive battery is only warranted for 8 years. And, it costs up's to 20k to replace that massive battery. But that's only an estimate on longevity.
Plus, many States in the union don't seem to like EV owners very much nor the cars themselves. I was shocked.... SHOCKED to discover my state adds a whopping $130 onto the yearly registration fee which in my state is already outrageous before the addition. And one state's legislators, down in one southern state, were actually trying to pass a law adding $1000 onto that yearly registration fee. Eventually, they opted for an increase of $100 instead.
And yes, I understand EV owners are not paying gas tax that supposedly goes to fix roads. However in my state I think that tax is going into politicians pockets via exotic trips, perks, more exotic trips and even more perks. Why? Because the roads sure aren't being fixed.
But the gas tax that a driver pays depends on how much gas that driver uses. Whereas for EV owners, that slapped-on "fixed amount" EV registration fee does not allow for how often one might actually drive. Plus, my EV is not spewing out pollution into the air like those gas cars thus where is the allowance for not polluting the air? And the allowance for creating a healthier environment?
I'm paying more for not polluting while a gas guzzler is paying less FOR polluting. What's the logic in THAT other than a hate from state legislatures for electric cars. And one would think a state would actually encourage more EV owners and more EV's on the road, however that is not the case. Poor Joe Biden has a real challenge before him in pushing the EV. Ohhhh, if only our future was the mentality of Star Trek... and not that of Donald Trump.
The bottom line is, one day we will all be owning and driving an electric vehicle. And the big surprise? You'll absolutely love it!!! Better range, faster charge, incredible technology, better battery technology, probably the next best thing to owning a flying car.
And sometimes when I'm driving around in my Bolt I actually feel there should be a hidden button somewhere to lift the car into flight. When you're driving an EV, you're not in Kansas anymore....
I don't know about the future of the EV, but I do know it's pretty frickin fantastic right now. Seriously, no one should listen to Fox or to Trump and just give one a try for yourself before knocking it. There are the misconceptions of driving an EV, and the reality of driving an EV. You won't get the truth from Fox News. To me its obvious Joe Biden is absolutely right, and Donald Trump is absolutely wrong. History, progress, they always win out in the end.
Besides, how the hell will you be able to operate your flying car if you have never driven an EV? Think about it....