dreaming of a new commuter car

Sam and I have been checking out electric cars. I would love to have a commuter car that is small (yes most cars would be smaller than my Avalanche) and electric but safe because of our crazy Seattle drivers. When we were in Tokyo we saw the Pivo II concept car at the Nissan showroom. The Pivo is electric, carries 3 passengers, and best of all the cabin rotates 360 degrees. Am hoping something like this makes it to the U.S. soon - think about it - you would never have to drive in reverse again and parking would be a cinch. I could drive this to work but still use my Avalanche to get to the ski hill and transport Calvin in, of course this car may even fit in the back of the Avalanche.