Blimey. Sounds like a rant from the Daily Express.
Here's my ten cents based on almost 19 years of driving 'electrified' vehicles:
Reliability
I have driven and owned lots of different EV's and hybrid cars, starting with my Toyota Prius in 2005. And, as a high mileage driver, the only 'serious' issue I have experienced since 2005 was with my Hyundai Electric, which suffered a flat 12-volt battery, a known issue with that car.
Running Costs
EV's are not for everyone of course. I am fortunate that can I charge from home on a cheap time of use tariff, so my running costs are low, even when I need to use the public charging network on very long journeys my electric costs are well below petrol/diesel costs. In fact, the annual cost of petrol for our two Toyota hybrids we sold in 2020 would have been significantly more than we currently pay to power and heat our home and run two EV's. Yes, insurance costs have increased, disproportionately for EV's but it's not a deal-breaker financially for me given the running cost savings. Tesla's have always attracted higher premiums due to their group 47 to 50 rating, but this is only an issue if you are buying a Tesla, of course. The last service for my MG4 was £76.80, a fraction of the cost of an ICE car service. Road tax is payable on Hybrids too BTW and there is no reason EV's should not be subject to annual road tax, in my opinion.
EV batteries
EV batteries that are no longer deemed to be 'good enough' for vehicles are being recycled, repurposed, or repaired. My son is a technician at a major Jaguar Land Rover dealership and they are now repairing battery cells within faulty i-Pace battery packs that previously might have had to be repurposed or recycled. Great progress is being made in this domain.
Unexplained Fires
This seems to be a social media myth. Yes, there are EV's that catch fire but all the informed opinion on this subject is that EV's are less likely to catch fire than ICE vehicles with diesels having the highest risk (e.g. Luton Airport carpark fire)
Second-Hand EV Values
All second-hand vehicles, including EV's, have suffered hard of late. Like ICE vehicles, specific EV models will have higher or lower residual values based on supply and demand. This is a good thing for folks that can't stretch their budget to buy a brand-new EV. Who knows where residual values for EV's and ICE vehicles will land in the future. If a buyer has concerns, then leasing always provides a means to eliminate residual value anxiety.