Manufacturers are doing their best to offer performance equal to their gas cousins. In some cases impressive performance. I attended the
Beyond a Billion event in Cincinnati and had a chance to chat with a Toyota Hybrid specialist ... his primary point to me while we looked at the lineup of cars was that the Highlander had 0-60 times under 7 seconds. My only thought (should have said something) was that 'Wow' ... too bad they didn't give up a little of that for better mileage. On the other hand there was a Prius and Insight sitting there too.
All in all the cars were impressive but unfortunately way over my budget. That Highlander was over $40K. Whew.