Considering an electric vehicle? Here’s what to know about costs, charging and more

As concerns soar about climate change and gas prices, report after report shows that sales and searches for electric vehicles also continue to climb. But sticker shock, along with EV limitations and confusion over everything from rebate programs to charging, has so far kept most drivers returning to gas stations.

To help bring the costs of lower-polluting EVs in line with the costs of higher-polluting gas-powered vehicles, the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed this week by President Joe Biden includes rebates for buying electric and hybrid vehicles — and...