Thinking about getting an electric car but have questions? So did I, so I spent months looking into it before I bought a used 2012 Nissan Leaf SL back in December. I highly recommend the car for anyone who commutes less that than 60 miles a day (which is about 88% of Americans). Used Leaf's are going pretty cheap right now ($8500-$15,000 depending on miles) since a ton of them are coming off leases and a lot of EV enthusiasts are waiting for newer models with bigger batteries and thus greater range.
So, if you are interested in buying an electric car (or just curious) and have questions, I'd be happy to tell you what I have learned in the last year about the Nissan Leaf and it's competitors and what it's like to drive electric.