That depends on income. If you work retail @ 7/11 then EV's are probably a bad idea, but for 150+K tech worker it's really not a problem. Honestly, owning a regular car in NYC is far more of an issue for most people as a single space can run you 500+$ / month. Though, it can be far cheaper if your willing to park in a less convent location.

EX: 1,000$/month and people are recommending it. http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/105-duane-st/#mon...

The GP's point is that if you care about charging as your highest of priorities, then you can do it.

Personally I think that's a silly priority. You don't need to own a car in the city anyway. Unless maybe if you have very small kids that need special car seats. That makes taxiing/carsharing annoying.

Well in my case (East Bay) I don't need to drive but I like it, and rideshare/public transit for every little errand is taxing and unnecessarily slow.

I also like driving. But I've realized that while I like driving a car, I hate everything about owning a car.

My opinion might change if I didn't live in SoMa, of course.