Yes, but the improvements are substantial. At city speeds the EVs are much quieter. Air pollution from the rubber and brake dust is much lower (regenerative braking, special tires, tree resin compounds).

You will never get rid of cars in the city. You need a get to a hospital, take kids to kindergarten in winter, come back drunk from the party, deliver good to a shop or restaurant.

That seems like a very strong statement. The air pollution from rubber and brake dust is minimal relative to the emissions from combustion engines. You seem to be arguing "there's no way to continue cars because we won't get them to 100% clean and silent". It's not that having quieter cities and no pollution are bad things, but having those as your goals eliminates many good options that address other laudable goals (like substantial reductions in pollution and noise from EV's).