There is a serious structural problem in the consumer cost of energy that will inhibit the adoption of e-cars.  Basically, the consumer pays far more for electricity than the spot market price for the commodity. There is too much fat in the hydro sector: stranded capital costs, overpaying for solar energy, and high salaries for executives and workers.  You wouldn't think of installing an electric furnace because of the exorbitant cost, so why would you ever drive a car powered by electricity.  In Ontario, that is.  This has to be corrected before e-cars will ever catch on.