Aside from other considerations it is initial affordability. Over a long term, electric cars will be more cost effective. Maintenance will consist of not much more than tires, brakes and wiper blades and the cost of fuel will be a fraction of an IC powered car. If an EV fits your lifestyle and you are going to keep it more than five years, it would be the way to go. Many of the newer ones have on board chargers so all you need is a standard 220V outlet at your home for stage two charging.