[Michael.SF.]

Somehow I get the feeling that you would likely not consider buying an electric car under any circumstances.

And serious BBQ'ers never use propane or lighter fluid.

;)

[thackney]

I think with current technology, electric cars would be an acceptable choice as a daily commuter vehicle for quite a few families that owned a second gasoline or diesel vehicle.

I am an electrical engineer, with a degree option in power systems. I don’t shy away from electrical options and have considered building my own S-10 electric conversion as a project.

But I don’t view swapping out batteries that I have owned and maintained for some unknown units an acceptable option for range extension. I would rather rent a trailer generator unit for occasional long distance travel.

Batteries are too easy to damage through abuse. The same model is not equal to one that was not properly maintained.