As far as increasing the general acceptance of all-electric cars goes, I don't see this raising the spirits of potential buyers smart enough to look beyond the purchase price. There is still the lack of an acceptable level of infrastructure for cross-country travel and the drastic reduction in performance at high and low temperature extremes that need to be overcome.

I do see these cars as a potentially popular choice for those who have already decided to buy an electric car, especially if they are looking for a second car just to drive around town and can therefore charge it at home.