Rivian R1T logged over 18,000 miles in 9 months, saving its owner 960 gallons of gas, even if his home electric bill doubled.

It’s still a great electric pickup, despite longer-range competitors being out there. But it’s not the best Ford F-150 model you can buy.

For automakers still waffling, a culling is coming before the next waves of electric vehicles plug in. Only the strong and adaptable will survive.

But in reality, low resale values are making used EVs far more affordable, and teaching consumers that – just like smartphones – EVs are better leased than owned. EV tech is moving too fast for ...