I think the subsidies helped in the beginning for the non-Tesla buying segment. The Leaf and the Volt/Bolt are overpriced for their size, and the subsidies made

I think the subsidies helped in the beginning for the non-Tesla buying segment. The Leaf and the Volt/Bolt are overpriced for their size, and the subsidies made them reasonable. I totally agree with utilities incentivizing EVs for grid stability. I think the missing piece is also installing 2-way charging stations at office parks. Employees plug in and charge during the peak solar-producing times, and with some basic contract agreement, let the office park draw from their batteries in case of a brown-out. If we ever go back to working in the office that is.