Comment by davedx

* Acceleration

* No gears - acceleration is linear

* No chance of diesel fumes in your cabin (like with my VW Sharan)

* Lots of tax rebates, subsidies, depending on where you live

* Charge at home

* More room! (No bulky drivetrain)

* Less maintenance, less things to go wrong

* Lower fuel costs

* Simpler to own and drive