Electricity can be converted into batteries and stored as chemical energy. The EVs are set to recharge during the off-peak period and hence to utilise the electrical energy, which would otherwise have been wasted. We do desire EVs to replace gasoline autos. But desire must be backed by favourable and facilitating measures. As a country that imports all vehicles and all gasoline, a policy amendment may bring in revolutionary changes.
People do respond to favourable changes in government policies.
However strongly the government may promote EVs, the people will take their own time to accept and liberate themselves from the heavy inertia of conventional vehicles. Our society is neither so dynamic nor financially sound enough to embrace the new technology, however strongly we desire it. To achieve this, the government has to be equally liberal on the import of components, spares and attachments used in gasoline engines, as well as the testing equipment. While some ambitious entrepreneurs may have foreseen the future of EVs, and may be intending to reap the benefits that the EV market offers, others may still be suspicious and would like to play it safe, running conventional vehicles in a better condition. We should keep our vehicles fit and go on with what we have, awaiting the EVs.