It would seem a logical progression from petro fuel to electric would be based on multiple factors. One being economic forces driving the public to electric because it is cheaper, more efficient and available. Today none of those factors are really prevalent.
EV's are definitely NOT cheaper than equivalent gas / diesel vehicles. They are not more efficient due to battery tech and electrical grid considerations. They are not all that available yet as shown by several dealers having to order EV's upon sale instead of just providing what is "on the lot". Of course the chip shortage also had a hand in petro vehicles being in short supply but not to the same extent as EV's. The electrical grid is definitely not up to the task as evidenced by kaliphornya placing restriction on charging EV's. That state being the most egregious in regards to reducing the grid and promoting EV's more heavily than elswhere.
As such we are being "mandated" by the govt to switch (no petro veh's for sale in 2035 for example) with neither the support infrastructure or number and variety of EV's available in the market to really make that change feasible. There is no real reason other than the claims regarding climate (they have a really poor record of predictions) or simple greed due to being bought off by EV providers and suppliers of EV equipment.
I made my decision as to which is the most likely scenario and I am sure you would do so as well.
