500 km might not be enough in the USA, but here in the EU? There are seven countries within that range of my apartment (including the country I live in), with a total of five currencies and six languages.

And only two of them are close enough I'd consider it a day trip.

That said:

> Until EV gets way better range, I think plug in hybrids make way more sense.

I absolutely agree. 90% of the environmental benefit with much faster roll-out.