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We're in a tough spot for EVs because with subsidy, they become quite attractive, but without, sales have been shown to plummet. Georgia (US state) comes to mind.
EVs aren't cheap enough on their own yet to drive volume sales. I mean, the Model 3 isn't even down to $35k yet, which isn't cheap either. It seems to me the price needs to drop about $10k across the board for EVs to really begin stealing ICE sales. No telling how much room there is for cost reduction, and battery cost is probably the #1 factor.
Manufacturers aren't finding the profit margins they want to see on EVs and PHEVs. The Volt is getting axed despite being a little more than 2 years into the new design. What a shame.
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