$20,000 repair bills and other hidden costs that could sneak up on EV buyers

• The switch to electric vehicles is still hampered by the high cost compared to gas cars.
• The higher upfront costs don't consider several less obvious costs that can hit after buying an EV.
• Things like repairs and insurance are also more expensive for EVs.

The price of electric vehicles is still the biggest hurdle to most consumers considering a switch from gas-powered cars, and they might not even be factoring in some of the hidden costs.