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With hybrids like this, my understanding is that the EV range cannot be directly translated into electric-only driving range, because above a certain speed the car does switch back to the the ICE, regardless. It is only in the lowest speeds when it does the EV-only mode operate.

Or am I missing something?

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You're just a few years out of date.

That used to be the case but the plug-in hybrids like the RAV4 prime and the Prius prime can be driven entirely in EV mode.

For most people, 40 miles of EV range is going to cover 95% of their trips.

In the new hybrids they can be used in EV mode. At least for Toyota and Honda.

> In EV Drive, the Accord Hybrid is propelled solely by its electric motor and the lithium-ion battery pack. This mode can be selected—and used for short distances—by pressing the EV button.

https://www.hondainfocenter.com/2022/Accord-Hybrid/Feature-G...

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