I think there will always be a desire for the "vroom vroom" factor, as well as the ability to work on it without an EE degree.

I don't think it's ever been logical but it ticks important emotional boxes so that makes sense.

I'm old and I drive a refurb'd Leaf and have never ever cared that my vehicle was not sexy. I've never been "normal" so never had the appeal but I understand it.