Clearly, full battery-only or even plug-in hybrids are no bargain.
I had a hybrid a few years ago (2008 Ford Escape), and while not a complete disaster, I ended up trading it back in for a very similar V6 Escape. Could not use it for towing a trailer, and the economy, while good on the use of gasoline, was not spectacular. Several vehicles intervening, I now have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which gets a consistent 21-25 mpg in local driving, and has achieved as high as 31 mpg on long-distance trips, but then, I drive with a pretty light foot, using the stop-start feature at long lights, and accelerating up to traffic speed at almost leisurely pace.
I keep all the back seats folded down and use it mostly as a panel truck. And one other thing - purchased a full-sized spare wheel and tire, rather than relying on that spindly little make-believe spare that is factory equipment. And replaced the jack with a full-service hydraulic jack.
That is Plan B. First choice, I call AAA.
We have bought several used Prius hybrids from a particular dealer in our area. He is an expert in hybrid technology
Many people don’t realize (nor will a dealership tell you) that the big battery is made up of many smaller cells which can be replaced individually at a much lower cost...you only need replace the cells that have gone bad.
For us these cars are gold. Cheap aquisition, low cost to operate and they reliably go over 300,000 miles if you take care of them