Thanks very much for your detailed reply! While cold weather won't be a concern for me in the SF Bay Area. More and more I am looking at a 2015. I will be able to charge at work so the range is less of a sticking point.
My main concern is if the battery does go out on me the high price for...
Considering purchasing an FFE - I commute from 70 mi round trip 5 days a week. I've test driven one and other than a small cargo space and touchy brakes I like the car. A lease option is not likely to work for me because I'll be putting 18K miles a year on any car I get.
Wondering what kind...