>The people buying a Model 3 or Model S to replace their BMW or Mercedes
Well there's your problem. The fact that EVs are toys is making you think PHEVs are also toys. There are PHEVs currently on the market that can compete with the Ford Focus and the Honda Accord.
The Chevy Volt was pretty sporty (damn the suits who killed it), and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI-DUULV1tE
>The people buying a Model 3 or Model S to replace their BMW or Mercedes
Well there's your problem. The fact that EVs are toys is making you think PHEVs are also toys. There are PHEVs currently on the market that can compete with the Ford Focus and the Honda Accord.