From the news earlier today: "Der Spiegel: Germany's automakers face 'existential challenge' with arrival of Tesla" in the article Der Spiegel* reports, "The biggest cause for concern in the German auto industry is an American rival, Tesla. Founded in 2003, it has achieved what the German manufacturers failed to do for years: build an electric car that many customers want."
See: https://evannex.com/blogs/news/even-on-their-home-turf-german-automakers-are-getting-worried-about-tesla
It is customer demand, rather that government regulation, that is driving the exponentially growing demand for EVs.