Yes I don’t understand the complexity criticism. Most hybrids seem more reliable than BEVs. It is complicated by things like software issues and not issues with drivetrains, but clearly companies like Toyota can make hybrids and PHEVs that are insanely reliable. A PHEV (from the right brand) seems to offer the best of all worlds - electric drive for most daily trips and the range of ICE for weekends and road trips.
A Prius BEV would be both cheaper and more reliable with a longer lasting battery than the Prius Prime PHEV. A Prius battery only lasts ~150,000 miles whereas a Tesla battery lasts ~250,000 miles. That's because a battery is rated by the number of cycles. A Tesla goes >300 miles per cycle, and a Prius Prime about 50.
