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You could also consider a used Ford Focus Electric (FFE) if you can find one. The battery on the FFE is liquid cooled/heated so it deals with temperature extremes better than the Leaf. The FFE has what are called programmable "go times" If you always leave for work at say 7am you can program a go time for 7am with the temp set at 85F. This will use the grid power to preheat the car so it's nice and toasty. Plus this will also preheat the battery when it's 0F out to help with your range. The FFE's thermal management system keeps the battery between 50F and 95F to maximize range and protect it from excessive heat. You can also "remote start" with the keyfob. I put that in "" because all it does is turn on the climate control, not sure but it might heat the battery too if it's plugged in. I am not familiar with the Leaf but I would think they have something similar to these features. If you haven't figured it out I own a FFE. I love practically not needing a coat in the dead of winter on my commute to work here in northern Ohio. For the money the FFE is all around a better car it's just that Ford doesn't want to sell them.
The Leaf is also a good choice and vastly more available. I had seriously considered the leaf and was seriously leaning toward buying one. My main hold ups on the Leaf were lack of thermal management for the battery, the wonky knob used to "change gear", and the overall fugliness of the car. What sealed the deal for me is that the FFE was thousands cheaper compared to a comparably equipped Leaf. If DC quick charge and trunk capacity is important (2 things FFE lacks that don't matter for me) then I'd get the Leaf.
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