Many electric vehicle (EV) stocks peaked during the 2021 meme stock craze but faced declines in 2022 and 2023 due to rising interest rates and market challenges, although some recovered in 2024. Investors are advised to cautiously dollar-cost average into promising stocks like ChargePoint Holdings, Nio, and Archer Aviation, which show potential despite recent struggles. ChargePoint is expanding its charging network, Nio is growing its EV sales in China and Europe, and Archer is developing eVTOL aircraft with plans for production growth.