If you wish to buy one, that's your individual choice. But do be aware of some facts about electrics that with our current technology, are inescapable.
Washington's Clean Cars 2030 initiative would ambitiously best California and Massachusetts by five years in being the first state in the nation to put a statewide ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.
A few years ago, Washington state passed legislation providing big tax incentives for those who chose to purchase an electric vehicle. At that time, the cost was more prohibitive than now. Although the prices have come down somewhat, in general they still represent a higher cost than many economy vehicles...
We wondered it if had something to do with one's ability run long distances, or perhaps stressed out cattle on a ranch. Well, actually, it's something West-siders suffer from.
The automotive industry is starting to "get it"...American consumers are just not that interested in electric cars. But apparently Obama doesn't get it yet.