“One issue that few mention is the resale value and expense. A lot of people would never be able to afford a used electric and the expenses involved with replacing batteries etc.”
They are essentially throwaways.
The world’s most expensive dixie cup.
I drive a 2002 SUV, 3rd owner IIRC. I’m sure it has had ar least 3-4 batteries in its lifetime. No way someone will do that to a electric car, it will go to the scrap heap.