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> For most people, I suspect a plugin hybrid will be the right solution/tradeoff until the technology evolves, or charging infrastructure becomes more prevalent.

Mild hybrid is winning out.

> If we care about reducing carbon, we'll probably get more milage out of more walkable cities, expanded public transit, and e-bikes/scooters for local trips.

Completely agree. The best way to solve this issue is to fund or otherwise incentivize alternatives that get cars off of the road entirely.

The answer isn't an EV car, although these will help. It's reliable EV light rail/passenger trains.

I do long commutes and have taken many road trips. With a Tesla it’s very easy. The infrastructure is there now. I’d never go back.

Except when something breaks on the hybrid and you need to find someone to fix it. Few shops work on hybrids.