The choice is still power vs. range. You can build a silent asphalt-ripper, but it won't have much range. Witness the Tesla Roadster, which will run with most hot sports cars, and even has something of an okay range (if you keep your foot out of it)... but whose batteries are only good for about 300 charge cycles. Do the math...
Me, I want a Cobra powered by a big windup spring.
