I commend you for being honest as well as ambitious!
I would think that the battery issue would eventually become a real pain though.
They break down too fast and cost too much to replace every 5 years. That cost alone would quickly eat up any “free power” misconception you might have. From a “being off the grid” standpoint though, you could provide yourself with power when nobody else has it. Which makes it a very positive advantage.
If it keeps you happy and healthy, then nothing else matters and the more power to you! (no pun intended)
Probably true.
Still, technology only ever moves one direction.
At the moment, I have the ability to go to the store via solar power about once a day, and to heat up a can of soup.
Which is my earthquake backup plan. (I’m in quake country) The batteries are lead-acid which deteriorate quickly if deeply discharged - though the scooter won’t run then either, so that seems a wash. As I improve my capabilities I’ll upgrade to deep-cycle (marine) batteries, longer range and more effective vehicles.
Certainly though, in my opinion, there’s plenty of reason for smart, ambitious conservative American patriots to find alternatives to middle east oil.
Just saying.
:)