Dumb Question: Why Is a Hybrid Better Then A Pure Electric?

[Coastie for Truth]

First: I have a Prius.

Second: I worked on the GM EV project for a vendor.

Dumb and Silly Question: Why Is a Hybrid Better Then A Pure Electric?

The only answer I can think of - with a hybrid you are not "tethered" to an electric outlet by an electric cable - but by dragging around an IC engine, and a generator, and gasoline - you can "go anywhere."

A kind of bass ackwards, asymmetric reason.

And I haven't reached the level of cynicism to blame it on advertising that characterizes EV's as golf carts for the Viagra set.

I know - "where are you going to charge it up?" To which I respond - you can plug in at home at night and at work during the day.

I know - "where will the electricity come from?" To which I respond - same place we will get the electricity "in ten years" for our H2 powered fuel cell cars. (I know, flip answer).

I still have this vision--
--- People buy electrics (Mini-cooper and Scion size or smaller) for everyday use.
--- People rent big luxury hybrids for long distance trips.

I can not see the fallacy.