How was the eGolf one of the “top EVs” ? The Leaf was cheaper in the same range/battery size and Nazi man’s Model S was literally superior in every way (albeit double the cost but triple the range etc). Hell the Zoe was better bangs for bucks with (iirc) a larger battery for the same price and an equal fitout.

Have a look at Norway’s sales stats for that year to get an objective view of what were good EVs in that timeframe (because that was what people actually bought in a market where EVs were competitive)