My daughter drives a small EV made by Chevrolet. It is fantastic vehicle for commutes to stores and work if not more than 20 miles away. It is 10 times more quite than ICE cars, requires no oil changes and tune ups, No stops at gas stations ever. She can charge the car in her garage.
I can see that as one use case: as a step up for a young girl too old for a bike and not ready for a car.