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In 1900 there were more electric vehicles in the US than gas vehicles.
Big oil won out back then, and again when it eliminated trolleys around the 1930's, and it's keeping its grip even now.
US options under $35,000 pretty much suck in the US for EVs. They aren't all that great under $50k.
I wouldn't have bought one yet regardless. They're only just now putting batteries into production that I believe will last 20 years without needing replaced. I'm keeping my old hybrid until those batteries ramp up in production and make it to the US if they ever become affordable here.