I bought an EV because it needs way less regular maintenance. I don't need to do oil changes or replace parts at an interval defined by the manufacturer. I don't even need to go to a gas station.

And every time I leave home, I've got a full tank, charged with cheap electricity.

And as a bonus it's really comfortable to drive, including having the ability to keep itself cool/warm even when the engine is not running.

IF I went purely by numbers the best choice would've been to buy a 2000€ car drive it until it breaks down. Then just call a taxi for the rest of the trip and buy a new similar one online for the next day. I could've bought 20 shitty cars for the price of my EV. But that's stress I don't want in my life.