[SapporoChris]

Sad to say, the best does not always win. There are countless examples in technology, products, politics, etc etc.

[melling]

Fortunately EVs are also cheaper. Unfortunately, the US has a 100% tariff on the less expensive Chinese EVs and batteries.

Better and cheaper does win.

[ZeroGravitas]

EVs became cheaper because of a variety of mandates from Governments in California and China, amongst other places.