When I was in college, I remember reading about a study done by government concerning usage of the then new
"horseless carriages". The study concluded that automobiles were a fad. The White House, it was decided, would get to keep its horse stables for a few more years. FWIW, in 1908 or so, the sheriff in OKC still got around by horse and buggy, deciding that automobiles were too unreliable. The naysayers always say, "nay", but it is clear that the writing is on the wall for ICE. Like it or not, EV's are the future.
And, until fuel was available within driving distance of where a car owner lived, the study was "somewhat" correct. It changed. It will change with electric powered cars as well, but right now, I'd say they were practical for about 10% of the population. Maybe slightly more. I'm almost 60. I doubt I live to see EV's become the norm for over 20% of the driving public.
I don't know that I would call them a "fad". Pet Rocks were fads. EV are more of a novelty; currently. I've no doubt that will change, but it won't be in my life time.