All cars may be electric someday, but right now they’re a niche market and not for everybody. Donald Trump is likely to buy something else, and so is the guy who tows a boat 100 miles each way to his lake house on the weekends.

The best candidates for owning or leasing an EV will have some combination of these characteristics:

It’s important for you to feel like you’re helping out the environment.
 

"Tree Hugger" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by j0hncooke

You have decent disposable income.
 

You have a relatively short commute.
 

"Into the White" (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) by Corey Templeton

You like being an early adopter. 
 

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You’re not a worrier.
 

You’re a resident of a state that has already installed public chargers, or your workplace offers free EV charging. 
      

Car Talk Answer Guide: 

• Four or more "yes" answers: Go for it! Then come back in a few months and tell us what you think of your new ride.
• One to three "yes" answers: A Prius would be a nice compromise.
• No "yes" answers: Better get that 2015 Lincoln Navigator.

How'd you score? Let us know in the comments!


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