EVs (and hybrids) solve that problem so elegantly. They have so much torque at a standstill that hill assist is a given and going up or down a hill slowly forw

EVs (and hybrids) solve that problem so elegantly. They have so much torque at a standstill that hill assist is a given and going up or down a hill slowly forwards or reverse is not an issue. Absolute gamechanger. Not sure what you mean by standard transmission, but in a manual you'd also have to use the parking brake while using the clutch to go up in reverse. Otherwise the motor would stall, or you'd roll forwards.