No, electric cars are better for the planet. This argument had been raised back in the mid 1980's . The Australian Government had stated, "by the year 2010, all cars will be electric". What a load of crap! There is only 5-6% if lucky.
As for electric cars on a whole, they are a little more expensive. BUT, for the rev heads, they've had it tested and proven, they're "as powerful" or "more" than the traditional fuel cars.