The EV charging
The EV charging infrastructure out where I drive my Outback is near non-existing. Furthermore, EV charging takes quite a bit more time than filling up with gas. Standing around a charging station in the middle of nowhere waiting for the EV to charge up can get old very quickly. Given how I use my Outback, a hybrid or even a PHEV, makes a lot more sense. I was actually seriously considering getting the Crosstrek Hybrid, but was told it was unavailable here in Minnesota. Around town is a different matter. My EV holds enough charge for a typical day driving around town, and I can charge it up overnight at home. But I'd never drive my EV to where my Outback takes me to.