Making vehicles is hard. There are a lot of logistical and technological challenges, plus the deep penetration of cars into society means that marketing, perce

Making vehicles is hard. There are a lot of logistical and technological challenges, plus the deep penetration of cars into society means that marketing, perception, and utility are on the lips of the hyper-rich down to the common man. With batteries... you just make batteries. With cars you have to score adequate or better in lots of different areas to be competitive.