It'll be awhile before electric cars have ranges of 300 or more miles the way comparable fossil fuel powered vehicles do today. 100% EV (electric vehicles) may not be long trip vehicles, but for those driving less than 100 miles in between stops of 20min or more, they could be the perfect match. The variables to consider in the match are 1. infrastructure available for charging, 2. owner operators' behavior.
Given the charging infrastructure is available, think of the ownership experience for charging the EV as that of a cell phone. Mobile phones can be charged at home, or anywhere else a power source is available. Many of us are used to bringing our phone to a destination, then opportunistically charging for a few minutes here, an hour there, etc. Basically, it's continually charging and topping off.
For those considering EV ownership, and concerned about the range, consider your mobile phone ownership practices, and the growing EV infrastructure and charging methods. With the battery leasing, technology and other alternatives to alleviate concern over battery memory, deep charging requirements, etc. the only concern will be charging infrastructure.
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