I am NOT on the train of everything needs to be EV now, but lets be realistic here rather than tout non-fact based talking points.
They aren't telling the truth about how dangerous the batteries are, how many vehicles have caught fire. -EVs are not a conspiracy theory, but it is certainly more fun to look at it that way
Not to mention, there won't be enough charging stations to actually service all the proposed vehicles. -Most EV owners are using home charging, so this is not a real issue, just one touted by those against EVs. Plus most households who own an EV also have an ICE vehicle that they use on longer trips. One day there will be enough infrastructure to easily road trip in an EV without planning out stops, but it can be done today relatively easily with some prior planning.
Next , has anyone seen how environmentally destructive lithium mines are? -As opposed to drilling for oil? Pretty sure every few years there is a major spill in an ocean somewhere.
Next, where are they supposed to dispose of all the old batteries? -They recycle them, already. The companies that do this are sure to be the next big thing on Wall St.
Also, how are average people supposed to afford to buy new vehicles? -How do avg. people afford to buy any new vehicle, whether it be EV or ICE? When a 1/2 pickup truck now starts around $50k when you actually add a few options? Not sure, but somehow they do because EVERY manufacturer has a wait list if you order a new vehicle, and they all sell for over MSRP. Even a Kia with a sticker price of $40k is selling for closer to $50k right now, so somehow people are affording it.
Where is the power coming from to create enough electricity to charge all these vehicles? -Whether or not all of these EVs were coming on line now or later, we have seen plenty of issues in Cali and Texas with their power grids (and the issue is NOT EV charging at the moment), so the grid needs work. EVs becoming more popular just might make people realize sooner how much needs to be done.