The odd fire on some current EV models get a lot of attention. New technologies get improvements over time, but the more important point is that ICE cars are almost 100 times more likely to catch fire -- literally
As for EV adoption and growth...the growth won't stop. If it won't be full EVs it will certainly be the Hybrids that keep growing vs ICE cars. According to current laws, in a handful of years new ICE cars won't even be allowed for sale. The growth trajectory for copper use in future vehicles remains mind-blowing. And that ain't 'just my opinion'. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-09/electric-vehicle-market-looks-headed-for-22-growth-this-year
"The slowdown in the global EV sales growth rate — from 33% in 2023 to 21% in 2024 — is concerning for those making large investments, but battery tech continues to get better, costs continue to come down, and there are now 4 million public charging points installed around the world. All of those trends will continue this year, paving the way for further growth in 2025 and 2026, when a slew of cheaper models is set to hit Western markets."