[catnipman]

“I could see where households might use an electric car for local driving and a gas-powered car for long-range driving That might make sense for some households. “

how many U.S. households can afford an extra $40,000 for a local-errand-mobile + home charging station in addition to a REAL car?

[wbill]

You're right, not many. But if gas goes to ridiculous prices like liberals want, then a low-end battery-powered grocery getter becomes more feasible, pricewise. Think "Golf Cart", not "Luxury Tesla".

Even more feasible if gas becomes unavailable. That's the liberal endgame.