EV pros and cons

The pros and cons of owning an all-electric vehicle

Cons

They're pricey

You have to plan your long trips to take recharging stops into account

The battery doesn't last forever and will slowly lose capacity (but technology changing very rapidly)

Charging facilities not as ubiquitous as gasoline stations (but improving every year)

Even fast charging not quite as fast as gassing up

Extreme cold weather has effect on range (up to 40%; but can be mitigated by pre-heat)

Batteries are heavy and make up for large percentage of cost

Less selection of vehicles

Less selection of repair facilities

Tires wear faster due to extra weight and torque

The more you use your HVAC the less range you have

Pros

No gasoline smell, spills, price fluctuations

Cost of operation much lower

No ICE components to wear out (engine, oil, transmission and fluid, filters, fuel system, exhaust, air flow, spark plugs, coolant system)

Less maintenance

Can recharge at home

Lower electricity rate at night (locale dependent), grid can handle recharge overnight

Ever increasing charging network, some even brand dedicated (Tesla)

Can pre-heat or pre-cool interior while still plugged in

Less brake wear due to regenerative braking

Fast, fun to drive (some models more than others)

Better handling from lower centre of gravity

More advanced self-driving technology (some brands/models), therefore safer and less stressful

No need to warm up engine in winter

No emissions from vehicle

Emissions from power plant tend to be lower, safer, energy generation at scale more efficient

Less likely to catch fire in accident

P.S.: My friend Adam and I will be talking about this very subject in episode 3 of our new podcast in a few weeks. Yeah, we have a podcast. It's on YouTube. It's called Talkbots. Rated PG.