Because with EVs we will see the rise of autonomous vehicles - once you have a car that is run by a computer and powered by electricity, and self-driving tech is available and affordable, it becomes a no-brainer.<p>Once autonomous vehicles become prevalent, traffic volume should drop, as we&#x27;ll see less car ownership and more car use, meaning fewer cars parking, better traffic flow, etc. I believe the future of road transport is going to be something very like uber, just with no human drivers, and cars that only ever stop to recharge and to let passengers in and out.<p>The latter part of the equation (autonomy and associated behavioural changes) will take longer than the transition to EVs, and will happen, barring legislation fighting it.<p>As to the eyesore bit - I should clarify - I&#x27;ve been buying property on polluted, busy, <i>pretty</i> roads. Think A-roads in town centres, with houses on one side and a park on the other.