As Gothitjulie says, you’ll rarely use the max output of the vehicle, my BMW (Diesel) in sports mode brings up to digital dials showing BHP output and Torque output, it’s also 4 wheel drive. It’s hard to use the maximum 190hp and 400nm of torque available for more than a few seconds as you’re up to speed so quickly.
I also think if you went the PHEV route, you’d adapt to more gentle acceleration, the power is there if needed, but the natural inclination once the novelty of the power wears off is to be gentle on the right foot and save the battery.
Sadly PHEV”S are pricy now that they don’t attract the government grant, but some of the non plugin hybrids are now starting to make great strides in fuel efficiency, the Niro seems capable of around 60mpg, although probably too small for your needs, the level 4 trim though is amazingly well speced. The new Qashqai hybrid looks like it might be a great idea too, basically, an EV powered by a petrol engine!
Previous Motability Cars
2006 - 2009 Skoda Superb VR6 2.0tdi
2009 - 2012 Citroen C5 2.0tdi VTR Nav
2012 - 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci tekna
2015 - 2018 Ford Kuga 2.0tdi Titanium X
2018 - 2021 BMW 220d X drive 2 Series Active Luxury
2021 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate