There is another major expense in owning an EV. Many owners of EVs seem to have back-up gas powered cars. For trips that go beyond repetitive commuting, with mapped out charging locations, EVs still lack the infrastructure needed for long trips unless careful strategies are implemented for charging. Maybe they're great for known commuting. But at the moment they complicate longer trips. I read an article about a buyer who rented a gas powered car to pick up his new Rivian several states away. His return trip added several hundred extra miles and an an extra overnight stay to get back home because his return trip involved an indirect route to insure charging stations were available within the Rivian's range.
We've all seen wrecks where the a vehicle took a hard hit in the side. The the batteries on some models go from rocker to rocker in width and the length reaches from the front of the front door to the rear of the rear door. The vehicle is basically built above the batteries. What happens when one gets hit hard in the side? I'm not aware of any safety standards (as exist for gas tanks). There has to be a fire/explosion, not to mention fatal level amperage risk involved. But, i haven't seen it discussed. But, I haven't done deep dives on it either. So it's something a person should research prior to purchase.
Also, the resale is typically less due to battery life concerns. A battery replacement can approach doubling the price on some used models. The extra price of EV tires have to be considered too. Repairs can result in extended down-time due to many shops are not trained for them. And, the expensive specialized equipment and training required will take years to reach a break-even point ( if ever). Not to mention parts availability.
Hybrid gas/electrics make sense. They cost more but have proven long-term track records. But, that's a different discussion.
