Would I buy an electric vehicle?

 Yes, of course I would buy an  electric vehicle. But I would not buy one for the reasons many are buying them today.

#1  I view them, and have always viewed them, as a utility vehicle.  Something for short errands, as a "yard" truck, or a city commuter vehicle.  This is something I would like to have for use in my business.  

#2  They are clean, quiet, and simpler to maintain, than a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.  

Quite a few years ago I had an opportunity to buy an electric car.  I did the math, and found out it would cost more to own and maintain it than a gasoline powered vehicle, so I did not purchase it.  It was a 1980 Comuta-car.  You can look it up.  It was a frumpy looking wedge shaped thing with overly sized bumpers.  It had a range of about 50+ miles on a full charge.  But, it did the job of commuting in the city.

The reason I have not purchased one, is because the numbers do not lie.  Years ago, a relative of ours wanted to save fuel.  He was driving a full sized car of the 1970's that he purchased for $500.  To save fuel he bought a compact Asian car for $5500.  Do the math.  At that time, $5500, went a very long time in fuel cost.  Not sure that was a thought through decision. 

If the numbers worked, I would consider an electric vehicle. 

Next blog:  The reality of available power, applied to electric vehicles with the current, and imagined, power grid.