Until recharging times (around 5 minutes) and range (around 500miles/800km) can match those of chemical-fueled cars, there will be buyer resistance. There is a

Until recharging times (around 5 minutes) and range (around 500miles/800km) can match those of chemical-fueled cars, there will be buyer resistance. There is a reason that the battery car of the early 1900s and the Stanley Steamer disappeared. They just couldn't match the day-in day-out utility and convenience of the petroleum-energy vehicles.