Your admission of the downsides of such a vehicle confirm my sentiments expressed in response to your earlier post.
An important factor for many that understand price is not the main determinant for many purchasers, especially those who understand value for money.
Unfortunately it is the less wealthy that will bear the brunt of the cost for the learning experience in their attempt to be 'good'?citizens.
Whilst there may be some hyperbole in regard to Li spontaneous combustion, I posit that the charging and operating regime of 'cheap' battery products is an increased risk.
Additionally as is coming more to the fore insurance for the new technology does not appear to have been fully factored in to ownership. No doubt actuaries will provide the information more readily with greater EV uptake.