The thing is, most people are stuck in an old fashioned attitude and way of thinking. When living with and using EVs, you'll adapt and 'fear of running out' or 'short range' become less of an issue. Besides, even fossil fuel burning vehicles have a range limit. And when it comes to recharging/refilling: every filling station will have electricity and a power socket (unless it is making use of jerry cans only).
The only advantages of conventional vehicles are that there already is an established infrastructure for fuel supply (although any socket will do for an EV) and that liquid fuel is easier made portable (for the time being anyway).
Compare this to the advantages of EVs: much more quiet, no fumes, much easier to drive, way better offroad ability...
Disclaimer: I have been driving EV for five years now, about 200k kms. Like you, I have been sceptical, very sceptical, in the beginning. But now there is no turning back. It works in real life. Better than anything. And it will work even Down Under. Don't take my word for it, give it a try
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