Lets not forget TESLA & Mr Elon Musk. He has confirmed the manufacture of his “Affordable Electric” PRICED AROUND 15K, and when that happens the flood gates will open [probably before 2030]
Personally , I tend to view Musk in the same category as a snake oil salesman and take most thinks he says with a pinch of salt.
If Musk does have his designers produce a car so cheap you have to wonder what will be compromised to achieve that price point.