This is one of the main
This is one of the main reasons I hope the third wave of EVs, the one that involves every established automaker bringing their experience to electric vehicle design, is upon us soon. As you point out, the second wave we're experiencing now is all about stuffing a large and heavy Li-ion battery into expensive luxury cars or existing ICE models, with a firm focus on increased range and efficiency. While I think that has been necessary to a point, it has probably become something of an obsession within EV circles. The focus now needs to be encouraging other automakers into the fold to release multiple models designed specifically around an electric drivetrain. That way we'll start to offer something for everyone, including compelling weekenders like an all-electric Miata!