Global Leadership
The California economy has always been a pioneer of the industry, especially in the tech sector. EV cars are no different as they are at the forefront of transportation technology. The great thing about California is that the economy nurtures advancement. Being a leader in EV tech is only going to bolster the reputation of the state economy. This is something that everyone in the state has wanted for a long time (via Energy Savings Trust).
California is going to be at the forefront of global leadership with the advent of electrification. No other state has outright banned the sale of gasoline vehicles yet, and California is the first. Generally speaking, California usually leads the rest of the country when it comes to technology so this is nothing new. This is just like the era of the dot-com boom and other technological revolutions based in the state.