I’d rather see the market drive this. When the government has to decide the winner, with 5-figure incentives, something isn’t kosher. That said, you have to believe the technology is going to advance to the point that recharging will be much quicker and easier and that battery life will be expanded.
it doesn’t help, however, when GM has to recall so many Volts, at a cost of 1.2 billion or something, IIRC, due to potential fire hazards. (“Don’t charge the battery beyond 90%. Don’t let the remaining capacity fall below 70 miles. Don’t park the car inside after re-charging. Don’t park within 50 feet of another car.”) Hell, why would I want a car with those types of restrictions?
I want a car with a little sound. Like my long-lamented 69 Chevelle SS 396. Sounded great just idling.