Toyota’s new RAV4 EV-hybrid is, IMHO, an ideal solution
It has a small electric engine with about 40 mile range, perfect for driving around town.
But then it has a standard hybrid-gasoline drive for long-distances.
So “regular” drivers, it gets close to 95 mpg
I expect that for extreme climate-cultist ideologues and government, any such smart, incremental solution to their fascist utopia will not be welcomed.
Yes, smaller hybrids makes sense. I have a 2022 Corolla hybrid, 60 miles a gallon when I drive like an old person, 52 to 54 otherwise. But it cannot go where my hummer H3 can go.