I own a Tesla 3, never though I was "saving the world" driving one, I just think EV's are superior in every way to their fossil fuel counter part. I really do hope something can be done to make the process of extraction minerals from the earth better for the local environments they are harvested from though!,(reply>), @K-ROD My dad's leaf really isn't. It's already something like a decade old and he payed 8k for it.,(reply>), @K-ROD a 40kwh battery does not cost anywhere near that much. I’ve seen quotes for my car battery from 6k to 12k USD(depends on if you’re getting replaced through dealership or not). Bigger batteries in more expensive EVs get that pricey for sure, but smaller battery EVs are drastically more manageable.,(reply>), They are disposable cars. All the money you think you are saving will be a mute point in 10 years or less(depending on where you live)  are you going to spend 20 to 30k for replacement batteries?. Pretty sure i am not going to spend that amount on fuel and maintenance.,(reply>), Chevy Bolt EV owner here. After switching to Electric I'll never go back to gasoline, on average my previous car cost about 210 dollars a month on gasoline alone for my commute. Just moving to the Bolt EV I've been averaging $20 to $24 dollars a month now, not even factoring in no oil changes, barely touch brakes due to one pedal driving. I didn't buy the electric car because of the environment I bought it for lower ride noise, lower cost to maintain and overall a drastic reduction in my expenses. It's really hard to explain til you notice how much you're saving every month.,(reply>), Nissan Leaf owner, I'm not trying to save the world either. But I believe generally technology won't progress or develop until money starts getting pumped in. Once more EVs hit the market it'll become more financially feasible to look at alternative battery technologies. While the same argument can be made for fossil fuels I see ICE to EV as that same transition.