"Cheaper than Tesla" does not make "affordable" by any means. This author is out of touch.

> But VW says it’s really taking aim at a market segment that’s currently dominated by gas-powered vehicles, namely the compact SUV market that includes heavy hitters like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue. “There is no electric car in this market,” Keogh said.

That's a market that starts $10k lower than their post-credit price, and those credits aren't perpetual.

> There are plenty of affordable EVs for sale today, including the Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt, and VW’s own e-Golf.

Again, the author uses that word, "affordable", to describe a $35k vehicle.