EVs (Electric Vehicles) are expensive, no question. They still cost almost as twice as much as the same car with ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). It is soo much money that most people don't even consider it.
So did we, even it was a kind of dream for a long time. But there are different ways on looking at it.
Doing the math for reaching the point of Return of investment might help or simply frustrates, depending on how much kilometer you drive annually.
Crises
Eventually interest rates got very low, Holden out of the blue didn't exist anymore and the new Kona electric had a real range of 450+ kilometers.
Selling the Holden was suddenly a priority as long as it was under warranty. So the question was: Shall we buy an EV, a Kona electric?
Economically it didn't make too much sense, annual kilometers are not enough to reach the Return of investment within 8 years (that's the usual warranty of an EV battery and drive drain).
But one day we just bought it: The bush fires in Australia were so bad, water restriction levels in our area were quite high, planet Earth cry for help could not be ignored any longer.
The unexpected
From day one it was (and still is) so much fun to drive this very agile car. Maintenance is minimal, charging from the solar PV is for free (almost) and passing a petrol station results in an inner smile.
The most unexpected is they daily joy it gives, knowing every time you hop in the car, you do your little bit to preserve a livable future for our children (whereas the exact opposite happens each time you drive an ICE). This deep satisfaction does not wear out and makes life more livable.
Life is not all about money, remember: Your last shirt has no pockets.
Thank you Holden!