This is a bit of a self-fufilling prophecy. It is correct, that battery prices and availability are sinking currently to the point where electric car mass produ

This is a bit of a self-fufilling prophecy. It is correct, that battery prices and availability are sinking currently to the point where electric car mass production becomes a reality and 2020 seems a date, where several big manufacturers can present their first generation of true mass-marked electric cars. But the exact timing also depends on the fact that only Tesla tried really hard to bring the electric car to the mainstream. Actually, BMW was pretty early to the game with the i3 - an excellent car which came to market as early as 2013. Certainly not a huge seller at its price, but quite a good electric car. The main problem was the lack of quick iterations, it has gotten one battery upgrade since then, no variations like the rumored i5 came to be. As 2020 is almost around the corner, let's hope that BMW comes out with exciting electric cars. Also VW seems to be set to release a couple of very serious electric offerings in that time frame (I.D, Buzz).