Prices are currently too high for electric cars to become mainstream in the UK, according to Dr Ben Lane from whatgreencar.com, who suggested that a government grant could change things.

Mr Lane added that "more investment in the recharging structure" was also required before the cars would become commonplace. The comments followed news from JD Power and Associates which suggested that global sales of electric cars are expected to reach 940,000 units this year from last year's 732,000 units.

In my mind, there is also an issue of recharging time. I have read articles that suggest battery swap stations to make recharging a non-issue and other articles that suggest ultra large electronic capacitors instead of batteries. The one thing that is consistent in my mind is the effort required to make it work in an everyday sense.

For my life right now with two small kids, there has to be a fast way to charge, good safety, lots of storage for bicycles and other items to get to the park or friends houses. Think about it a little, what has to happen before you will consider an all electric car?