My favourite part is how inefficient air travel is compared to trains, cars and other modes, yet there's no crippling taxes on that, kilo per kilo of emissions.
I live in Australia and have a large solar array and battery, it means I don't need to pay anything for my electricity. I'm energy independent.
I only recently got my fancy Mazda 6 (petrol) wagon, and I won't be changing to an electric car any time soon. :) There's nothing in the price range / class that comes close. $ for $
I very much agree with you in regards to choosing ICE over EVs. I guess it's so comforting knowing you don't have to depend on the state when it comes to energy.
For the next 10-15 years at least, when components may need replacing. It will have paid itself off well before then, though :)