It is an EV problem because the EV batteries use significantly more than your phone and the (driven by politicians, environmentalists, and big tech) is growing exponentially. Bottom line is slave labor is terrible and many are looking the other way. And we still have this problem we are kicking down the road as to how we will dispose of these used up batteries in 10+ years.
Maybe none of us should drive. 6000+ gallons to fuel 100k miles in a pig cruiser isn't exactly roses and flowers.