Other than them generally being more expensive to purchase, it seems like a good idea to me. There isn't as much stuff to maintain, so the car ignorant can't do a lot to break it. Common pitfalls for new car owners like brake pad and oil changes aren't really thing (you still technically have to check the brakes every once a while, but they shouldn't get much use). The one thing I would be careful about with a teenager is the extra power most EVs have. That has the potential for getting a new driver in trouble. Look at locking it in chill mode or whatever depending on the manufacturer you go with. If she is charging at home, I can't see range anxiety being an issue. But if she'll be driving between cities fairly often, you'll probably want to go with either a Tesla or a Ford at this point (since Ford now has access to the super charger network). Other manufacturers will be getting access to the super charger network overtime, but until then relying on the other networks, primarily Electrify America, can be a bit hit or miss (should get better over time based on legislation).