https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/88geyg/the-electric-vehicle-you-can-buy-to-save-on-gas-right-now > With gas prices surging across the country, many Americans are seeking alternatives. And the White House knows this, which is why it is encouraging people to switch to electric vehicles. > There is just one problem with this advice: It’s not practical to solve the problem at hand. Electric vehicles are very expensive and not widely available for purchase or delivery soon, in part because of the microprocessor shortage and high demand. For example, Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3, starts at $45,000 and has an estimated delivery date of July. More expensive versions of the Model 3 and Model Y are available around May at the earliest. (According to Electrek, you can get bumped up the line if you purchase the $12,000 add-on that lets you cosplay as a self-driving car safety driver.)