We test drove four small/mid-size EV SUVs.

Having passed my driving license test, Jo and I decided it was time to look at buying a new car. Prior to moving into my house, I debated if I should get a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or a simple hybrid - EVs were not at all on my radar. Why EV?After I moved to my new home, I was still skeptical if I should get an EV — range anxiety being the primary reason. Not having a nearly independent energy setup was another - a comparative analysis indicated that running costs for an electric vehicle when not having access to a home charging setup would be similar, if not slightly higher than petrol cars.The below is an annual running cost breakdown that I did for three different car categories. Some assumptions:Home Charging Cost: $0 (utilizing my 42kWh battery + solar).Public DC Charging: $0.75/kWh (for long-distance top-ups).Fuel: $1.75/LTotal Annual Distance: ~18,720 km based on:average of 60 kms a week in city drivingsmaller road trip of 300km once a month - assumes this falls within the Geely's…