According to Elon Musk, electric cars are the future of the automobile industry. Given a few years, the number of charging stations will have increased considerably, and there will be more than a handful of good quality electric cars to choose from.
Mini Cooper models made as recently as 2019 earned a Top Safety selection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and continue rating highly for safety.
The technology for electric cars is progressing at such a rapid pace that the vehicles available today offer a level of performance that was not possible just a few years ago.