I agree with you on the electric car. Funny story. My Doc has a Tesla. I told him I was a car guy and how does he like his Tesla? He told me not so much. Apparently Louisiana does not like Tesla, (I have no idea. However, apparently according to the Doc, we have no Yesla dealer in Louisiana, and we most definately have a Tesla mechanic in Shreveport. The closest mechanic is a one hour drive into Texas. Or, the mechanic will come to your house on Thursdays for big $$.
There is a Tesla service center in New Orleans, about six hours away.