tsport100: In Germany, 125mph is cruising speed for a proper porsche ;-) Just need to make sure you get the very next Autobahn exit before the battery runs flat.

Guys n gals,
Even without the global warming: zero emission means zero cancerogenic finedust, no smog and no stinking traffic in your town center. Who can be against that?
Secondly, electric driving is a sensation in itself. Not just way cheaper but also smooth, quiet and comfortable (some say lame maybe ;-). The breakthru will come when battery technology manages to put sufficient kWh per kilo in a car.
Latest by then, you all guys will also find this discussion irrational. But blame it on whatever in the meantime, let's just make sure we don't stop innovation with non-constructive discussions like these.
Grtnx,
Hans
Btw: I also agree no-one should believe statistics he didn't manipulate himself. 71% is pushing reality.