industries...recover start up costs from those with lots of disposable income, and then utilize economies of scale from lower cost components (e.g. cheaper batteries) to bring prices in line with the mass-market..check out the linked article on EV pricing.
But make no mistake, there's no turning back to FF-powered cars...it's going to be nearly 100% EV in your lifetime...with a few options for "classic" car owners.
Link: https://grist.org/article/batteries-are-getting-cheap-so-why-arent-electric-vehicles/