What's your view on electric cars?

Question

Would you rather drive an electric car than the normal ones, regardless of the price?

Answer 1

Among EV aficianados like myself we have what we call the "EV grin." To experience this for yourself. You'll need to get an electric car. Today, and the next few years, are exciting times for electric vehicles. New battery developments have brought about many new products. Examples:
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From Europe: The Electric Mini - does 150 mph!
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php

From China: The Happy Messenger - only costs $10000, goes 150 miles per charge:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/chinese_ev_comp.html

Also from China: the BYD car, designed to be affordable, with a 250-mile range:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=106930

The GEO EV, from Korea. It goes 155 miles on a three hour charge:
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200505/18/200505182238171109900090609062.html

Also from Korea. The ENERGINE Electric-Pneumatic hybrid.
It runs on air and electricity. No gasoline:
http://www.energine.com/e_main.php

From Japan. The Subaru R1E. Charges to 90% in 5 minutes, costs under $18000:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8995780

Also from Japan. The Mitsubishi Colt EV, with advanced lithium-ion batteries:
http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/corporate/detail1269.html

An imported Chinese car, hopefully to be available here in the US:
http://www.milesautomotive.com/products_xs200.html
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As for the expense, no problem. As long as you don't need the llatest technology, there are affordable electric cars around. Look at this guy - he makes new EVs out of old 1980's cars. His prices start under $5000:
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http://grassrootsev.com/convert.htm
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Answer 2

I can't afford an electric car and I'm not willing to go 50 MPH on the highway and have tractor-trailer up my butt.
If/when the price goes down and they make one that actually runs highway speeds, then I'd seriously think about it.

Answer 3

I think they are needed now and they are getting way cool(0-60 in 4sec). yes i would.
check out the Tesla electric.