I currently have the fun car and fun truck. I've decided to continue that pairing.Back on topic - I understand the more power especially down low. I've always been a FOMO buyer, get everything just in case you MAY need it. But I don't think I'll need the battery. I initially only wanted the hybrid but after driving the truck and having a fast vehicle I think the stock TRD engine is strong. And the under seat storage IS actually something I want.
If I didn't have the fun car then I would likely have went hybrid though.
EV's are not a failed experiment in my view. For those who use it in town only or have a short commute to work they make great sense. Prices needed to come down and range and battery tech needs to be improved but that will happen in time. The Rivian R1T is a great electric pickup. If the range was 400 miles and they used the Tesla Supercharger network with a built in NAC port I would get one and they cleaned up their software a bit more. The second generation trucks will be improved and closer to what I would want. I already have a 240 volt system installed to charge family and friends EV's when they visit.ICE engines absolutely are not coming to an end anytime soon, especially for Toyota. This whole ev thing is an absolute failed experiment . Hybrid tech along with possible hydrogen internal combustion engines are the future