Toofast, I can see in your list, you have not driven a plug-in. I would strongly disagree with your assertion about the plug-ins and when I do that I am talking specifically about the Prius Plug-in. Please note that there are no "Range" issues with the Prius Plug-in since in addition to being an electric vehicle (EV), it also operates as a conventional hybrid. If you charge on daily basis (as you do charge your mobile), it will give you additional 23 km without spending fuel and thereafter operate as a normal/ conventional hybrid. It is carrying a larger battery pack than the normal hybrid and therefore enhanced range. If you do not want to charge it on daily basis, simply do not do it and drive it as a normal hybrid. Just imagine if your total commute to your work is within 23 km, how much fuel you would be spending or saving conversely. The beauty is that it charges on normal household electricity connection. On 220 V it takes only 1.5 hours to charge which you may discontinue in between if you desire. While it is plugged-in, you can switch on its AC on commercial power supply to condition the car before you leave.
May I also mention that Toyota has already started replacing the conventional NiMH batteries, which its flagship Prius carries, with the batteries that Plug-in has (the 2015 new gen Prius is going to carry the new batteries which Plug-in already has). The new batteries will be light weight with ability to carry more charge and hence better EV range (currently it is limited to 2-3 km at 25 km/h on a conventional hybrid whereas the Plug-in can do 23 km at 100 km/h).
Lesson - Do not discard new technology out of your ignorance.
