“A five gallon can of gas can come in handy. That option doesn’t exist with electrics.”
It’s called a battery.
“I can see people swiping the charger out of other cars at stores.”
The charger is not a part of the car.
I know. But around here, the only charging station I know of is at a big store. Two stations. I can see someone pulling the plug on someone and charging their car.