FWIW, my 2019 plug-in Prius has worked out well for me. It has a little over 25 mile electric range, and when the battery is out it switches to gas. My commute to the office is short so I can make it to work and back on a single charge, and if I happen to need to make a detour I just burn a little gas.
The caveat here is the short commute. If my commute were significantly longer the 25 mile electric range wouldn't amount to much and the weight of the empty battery would negate its benefits.
Of course none of this justifies an $8 monthly charge for basic functionality, which is frankly outrageous. I have no intention of subscribing to this service.
