The old Prius had that too. They had an EV button in all markets except the US. Many US drivers were installing aftermarket switches to enable that functionality. I'm glad they gave us the goodies this time.
Yes, it's only 1/2 mile (depending on battery charge), but that's part of why this car does so well in a city setting. 1/2 mile is a good number of city blocks. Just think of it as one more tool in the toolbox, to be used in the right situation.
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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles
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