"As an EV driver"... I wouldn't argue with that Humph, the cars and infrastructure are really still in "early adopter" mode and massively suit some (e.g. me) but less so others, for the reasons you've outlined. The charging infrastructure is growing quickly but not always in the right places (i.e. motorways), and there's still problems with how those who can't charge at home manage.
Nevertheless the growing number of early adopters will flush out the issues and in a few years technical advances and better understanding will take away most of the issues. (Except of course poorer people not being able to afford to buy a new car - but by then there will be a more healthy second hand market which will slowly filter down).
I do think the press tend to paint just the gloomy side of the picture, which is what people pick up on and which becomes their truth, without any real knowledge, understanding or thought. Driving an EV is something of a pleasure, really smooth and quiet, seems cheap enough in running costs and quicker off the mark than many ICE cars for those that need a buzz.
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Rowan Atkinson on electric new
Rowan Atkinson on electric new