I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid

• John Vincent, an automotive editor, bought a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid in 2022.
• He loves the SUV's versatility as both an electric car for short trips and a gas car for long drives.
• Despite some sound complaints, he's happy with his hybrid and wouldn't buy an EV just yet.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Vincent, a 58-year-old automotive editor in Portland, Oregon. It has been edited for length and clarity.