> Not because EVs will be cheaper, EVs are cheaper NOW, and they're only going to get cheaper. People who drive less than 250 miles a day and understand economics and ROI are driving them. People who haven't figured it out yet aren't. You can buy a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt, both with ~250 miles range for about $28,000 - $30,000. You get a $7,500 federal tax rebate. Some states also have rebates. In California it's $2,000. My electric utility also offers a $1,000 rebate. That makes the net price $17,500 - $19,500. You get about 4 miles per kWh, so 100,000 miles of driving costs you $3,750 at California electricity prices. Electric cars do not need oil changes, tune ups, air filters, or other engine maintenance, so that's out of the equation too. Everything else they need (tires, windshield wipers, etc.) is the same as gas cars so they don't factor into a cost difference. A gas car of similar quality and features costs about $25,000. If it averages 30 mpg you will spend about $10,750 on gas per 100,000 miles at California gas prices (we're keeping the analysis constant - California electricity and gas prices). You will also need to get maybe 10 regular maintenance services at somewhere around $100 (being generous here). Your total cost to drive 100,000 miles is $25,000 + $10,750 + $1,000 = $36,750, or 36.75 cents per mile. The electric car's total cost to drive 100,000 miles is $17,500 + $3,750 = $21,250, or 21.25 cents per mile. Tell me how $36,750 is cheaper than $21,750. Even if you take away all the rebates the electric car's total cost after 100,000 miles is $31,750 - still cheaper than the gas car by $5,000.