A recent survey of California drivers finds significant confusion on EV’s potential and drawbacks. Valley News/Courtesy image
CALIFORNIA - Electric vehicles (EVs) have certainly taken a prominent spot in media coverage lately, with many reports singing praises of how they’re kinder to the planet, easier on the wallet in the long run, and pretty zippy to drive. Plus, there’s that sweetener of tax breaks and incentives that governments are throwing into the mix to get us all on board.
But, there are drawbacks. Forking out more cash upfront, fretting over whether your battery will give up the ghost sooner rather than later, and the head-scratching over where you'll next be able to charge up are real deal-breakers for some. Many drivers, therefore, find themselves at a crossroads - enticed by the promise of EVs but wary of their current limitations.
"These are valid apprehensions that deserve attention, but the
