I'd Like to Own an Electric Vehicle

I'm not sure yet which one I'd get, but for several years I've thought it would be nice to own an EV. There are several reasons. Gasoline prices have always been a factor, especially now. But generally, thought of not being dependent on gas for transportation has long been appealing to me. Other countries are way ahead of the United States in terms of EV adoption and they are seeing benefits such as less dependence on fossil fuels and improved air quality. Speaking of air quality, I live in beautiful Cache Valley nestled in the Bear River Range of Northern Utah. During the winter months, if it gets bitter cold, we have air inversion layers that set in. The inversion traps cold air along with smoke, smog, car exhaust, etc. on the valley floor. During such events we have among the worst air quality in the country. I think it makes sense to have EVs in a place like this (assuming they are able to function adequately in extreme cold temperatures). I know electricity prices are rising,…