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Noone forcefully removed any memories from my head.

I do remember that back in the 90s, electric vehicles were significantly less viable, and that the development of the technology was stunted, because there weren't enough investors.

But I've been reading about electric vehicles for years. They never went away.

The range of this vehicle is actually a lot worse than some of the ones on the market, if I remember correctly. Tesla has had multiple vehicles outbut they've generally been super expensive. They have some much more affordable ones coming in the next couple of years.

umm not all electric cars are weak, and its power sourse isnt relevant to its horse power. its a machine and heavier machines have run on electricity, as long as its got the parts it shall run.

*it would be prone to use more power like a normal car does. but it does the same for gas.*

Range on a charge is the major problem. If you end up having to use your reserve power, which is usually a regular gasoline-powered engine, what's the point? It's not the speed, Hoshi, it's the distance. And I'm not going to spend enough money on a vehicle to buy a good-sized piece of land, either. The land can feed me----the car can only take me to the store.

I'm not saying that no one should have an electric car, just that for most of us who live in fly-over country they're not a sensible option. If you live where your commuting distance, speeds, and cargo needs will be well provided for with an electric vehicle (and you're providing your own electricity) then an electric car may be a good car for you. It just wouldn't work for me or for anyone that I know at this point.

Nothing is impossible. If and when there is an electric car that meets my needs and desires, I'll certainly consider it----but if any government intends to force me to buy one by limiting my choices to vehicles that will not work for me, there's always a horse and wagon. I would enjoy the scenery.

@Kegan---although I have to make wise decisions, I have to admit to you that I've been watching the Tesla for a while. That is a wicked gorgeous car, and serious competition for the V-12 Jag I've wanted since I was a kid! Either one of them would be a great ride from KC to Denver! Sadly, there's only room for 1 friend, and that just wouldn't cut it for me.

Tesla has a 5-7 seater in development: The Model S.

Also, the price of electricity varies from place to pace, so you can't really stick a price tag on it.

Most appliances can give you their watt hours, which will allow you to figure out the price. But with a battery, it's mostly whatever the battery capacity is, until it's full. Not counting any idling from the outlet when it's fully charged(All things that are plugged in consume a little energy idly.)

The battery sizes on these things vary, and they actually need to be replaced every now and then, because of natural wear, and things like the memory effect. It's not so much that the capacity of these things is hidden, as much as it's just not listed. I'm sure it's written right on the battery. Customer support probably get asked a lot.

I agree 100%, land over a car anytime. Whatever waste you produce with a normal car probably won't outweigh what you save by growing your own food instead of relying on stuff that was sent here from halfway around the world. l;us you're doing your families bodies better!