Why Plug-in hybrids are hard to come by on the road?

For all the talk and excitement about plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), it is still extremely rare to come across one of these cars on the highways. Despite the fact that “every auto company in the world is developing all-electric or plug-in hybrids,” only a handful of models are actually available for purchase. These include the Tesla Roadster and the ZENN, as well as a number of individuals who have paid to have their current cars converted to PHEVs or EVs. These early adopters are clearly ushering in a future transportation system that is primarily electric, but for now they face a dilemma: many of their vehicles have limited battery range, and there are very few places where one can re-charge an electric car.

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