I just got mine at the end of December. I guess I worry a lot less because this is my third hybrid and my second plug in. I also had a LEAF. LOVED that car, but I moved back to IN from CO and the infrastructure just wasn't as good here. :( I've been reading your posts, OP and I think you're really just worrying unnecessarily. I loved my Prius and I love my Fusion. The plug in part will really benefit in warmer weather. It's been in the single and barely double digits here lately and my battery life is laughable. For the couple of freak warm days we've had, I was getting like 130 mpgs. I would imagine that when it warms up again, I'll be back there. Enjoy your car of the future!