An interesting article for sure, but electric cars are horses for courses, and I would suggest that they are not yet suitable for long journeys where re-charging is done at unknown charging stations or where time is at a premium. I thought long and hard, (as you would) before buying the cheapest new electric car on the market. It also happened to be the only electric estate car, an MG5 and have been nothing but impressed by it since then.
It was in stock for a start, so no wait involved, it does no less than 170 miles to a full charge - in winter, when they are at their worst, and in the last few days I have been seeing over 200 real life miles. For my use, which is always local driving, with my longest journey no more than 60 miles away, that is perfect. In a year and a half I have never needed a public charger, always charging on a 13amp socket in my garage over night and ready for use the next morning, at under half the cost of petrol/diesel, even now.
It is great to drive with a real turn of speed when accelerating, overtaking for example, quiet and smooth, what more could you want. I obviously keep a stable of vehicles for all needs, including an old Hilux for moving stuff, an X5 for those long journeys and obviously the Mog for spirited driving when nothing except a manual gearbox will do.
I'm afraid I have conveniently closed my mind to other associated environmental costs, such as batteries, build costs and end of life cost, etc etc. I do not know enough about that side of it and even though I should find out, there is enough going on in my life already.
Time will tell on electric cars and in 5 years time, no doubt someone will resurrect this post and comment favourably or adversely on our comments today.
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