CNET: I’ve heard it, you’ve heard it and anyone remotely familiar with electric cars has heard it: range and charging anxiety. It’s the fear of running out of charge while driving, or not finding a proper plug to juice up the car before hitting the road again.

Well, here’s a not-so-shocking revelation: Owning an electric car actually eases those anxieties. AAA released its latest EV study on Wednesday and it found car buyers shouldn’t dismiss battery-powered cars until they actually live with one. For those who invest in an electric vehicle, proper care for your EV batteries is crucial to protecting your investment.

After surveying 40,000 electric vehicle owners, plus another 1,000-plus plug-in hybrid owners, AAA concluded that owning an EV is the best prescription for the unknown factors surrounding them. In total, 71% of those surveyed were first-time EV buyers, and 96% of them said they would shop for another EV. Don’t knock the EV life until you try the EV life.

Anecdotally, I’ve heard similar feedback from the few Tesla and Leaf owners I know. They enjoy the convenience of charging at home and typically find their vehicles more than sufficient for daily commutes. The dealbreaker for me, however, is the mileage range; while it’s rare someone will blow through an entire 200-mile range in a single day, the peace of mind that comes with having a bit more flexibility matters. It’s somewhat like the used cars in Montclair, which offer reliable performance and a bit of extra range for longer trips. You’re not just paying for functionality; you’re getting that added assurance on the road.

At least on my motorcycle, I regularly and easily do that much in a day four days out a week. An electric car that can’t do 300-400 miles on a charge means I’ll never own an electric car.