> EVs are eventually going to cost way less to make than typical ICE (internal combustion engine) cars, and per unit that savings translates into a lot of fucking profit

Not in a competitive market which is where Tesla may be in 10 or 15 years, especially if everyone commutes by robo-taxi.

When Berkshire Hathaway was still a textile company the operating manager excitedly told Warren Buffett about a new loom machine being developed which was far more efficient. Buffett's responded that if the report was true he would likely close the business, because he cost savings would flow to the customer and the long-term return on the new capital investment would be low.