Hi guys. ( thought I should say hello after so long away, lol.). I tend to agree on the wait and see approach to the EVs. As mentioned, the high initial cost but also the maintenance costs are quite high from what I understand and the lack of charging facilities widespread is an issue but a homeowner can easily get a charger installed as well. Even if your electrical panel is full, you can have an electrician tap into your dryer feed and install a switch to transfer power to the charger and cut power to the dryer.
EVs are coming and it isn't too far off, imo. The days of reliance on gasoline powered vehicles are numbered because people are truly fed up with the price gouging by the petroleum industry. Yes, demand is still very high but the notion that supply is compromised is mostly a myth perpetrated by the industry to drive up prices and profits. Production of gasoline is controlled by the industry and they will intentionally slow production in order to drive cost. Most people now realize this so alternatives like EVs are coming to the forefront.
One problem I foresee though is that electricity costs are already quite high as well and the cost will be driven much higher by mass use of EVs. And again, this comes down to the corporations that control the distribution and how they can maximize their bottom line. Frankly, I have quit driving vehicles altogether and it's very likely I will never buy another one. I will ride the bus, take a cab, walk or whatever before I put any more extra money in the pockets of these wealthy interests. Also, if one lives in the city, riding the bus and taking the cab sporadically is actually far cheaper than driving these days. Not only fuel costs but maintenance, insurance, tires, etc. Of course, I now live in a city with these other options. Rural living is a whole other animal. I think if I lived in a rural area, I would stock up on supplies, produce as much of my own food as possible and try my hardest not to rely on using the vehicle any more than necessary. Regardless of what I drive.