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Last year’s model was 107 miles. The new model is 150, with an option to 300 miles next year.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/05/the-new-2018-nissan-leaf-o...

The article is about some point in the future. Why are you discussing current technology?

Nissan just released a new version of the Leaf with a 150 mile range. Also, at the moment, electric vehicles are mostly second cars for commuting, most will be owned by multiple car households which have access to other cars in the situation you describe. This target is for 2045, so it's still a few generations off. On current trends, they will have the necessary range, low cost, and charging speed by that time to be able to make up the majority of the market.

Trunk batteries? Like jerry cans?

Bus or Train?

What about partially/fully immobile family members, larger than small physical things, supplies, lower income households (that use their car as a storage and live in a tent)...?