Hybrid seems like a huge shade of gray though, while the two ends on the spectrum are absolute. How efficient a hybrid is would depend on where on the spectrum

Hybrid seems like a huge shade of gray though, while the two ends on the spectrum are absolute. How efficient a hybrid is would depend on where on the spectrum it lies, whether that suits your usual needs, and how often you have these exceptions. Also, in order to utilize a charging cable you need to have access to a charging station. Not everyone has that, nor a garage. Fuel prices have gone up, but so has electricity prices.