One way to gauge market trends is by checking out the stock market. And, according to the , electric car stocks are “on fire” - and they're not just talking about . In the past year, the KraneShares Electric Vehicle and Future Mobility ETF (NYSEARCA: KARS ) has risen almost 30%, a sharp uptick compared to the 5% gain the S&P 500 saw. Pair this with growing consumer support, government-backed incentives, and less barrier to entry, and we're likely to see a 36% increase in growth in the electric car niche by 2021, the Nasdaq predicts. And by 2025, researchers at ConsumerReports expect electric cars to make up almost 8% of the market, thanks to more accessible and affordable offerings.