How is that a failure? Slow sales are occurring across the entire auto industry probably because people are broke/unemployed and dont want to spend the cash right now.
I don't read the WSJ, but I do understand numbers. This site seems to indicate that 4% of global new car sales were electric in 2020, and 18% are electric at the end of 2023. https://ourworldindata.org/electric-car-sales
What are you reading that would indicate that an industry segment that is up 450% in four years has "failed"?
You have made an extraordinary claim, and refuse to back it up in the face of compelling evidence.
The rate of growth is falling, but the overall sales trend is still up. Perhaps you are confused with the math, and the difference between rate of growth and growth?
I guess you don't read the Wall Street Journal, or otherwise follow automotive news. I don't feel a need to provide links for you.
> the others are indifferent to that quality
No auto buyer is indifferent to the choice of EV vs ICE.