I see more and more leasing companies promoting EVs for their clients... I think that would generate higher interest and there are benefits of leasing a EV these days:
http://www.greendealinitiative.co.uk/2012/11/to-ev-or-not-to-ev-that-is-the-question/I read somewhere that EV owners make a greater mileage than classic car owners and the vehicles are getting more and more improved each day. The great China is investing in these vehicles heavily....