What other downside is there besides range anxiety? I've had an EV for 18 months now, and I see nothing but upsides. Environmental concerns were my main purchasing reason, but now that I've experienced an EV, that is at the bottom of the list.

I get to charge at home, it is quiet, easy to drive, fun to drive, great in the snow, no fluids to deal with except wiper, doesn't smell of gas/oil, doesn't need to start up, has almost no maintenance costs, roomier, and cheaper to operate.

Range anxiety is annoying, doubly so because we can easily fix the problem. "Refueling" speed is not the best, but isn't that big of deal for longer trips.

Are you asking me to believe that people who "roll coal" [1] are simply concerned about long distance driving?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_coal

> Some drivers intentionally trigger coal rolling in the presence of hybrid vehicles (a practice nicknamed "Prius repellent") to cause their drivers to lose sight of the road and inhale harmful air pollution. Coal rolling may also be directed at foreign vehicles, bicyclists, protesters, and pedestrians

Why would there be a downside in rural areas? You've still got electricity at home.

Both things can be true