I drive between 100 and 150 miles daily during the week. This is a lot more than most people, and certainly more than the mean. Even with the MUCH improved battery of the 2014 model Leaf, I still have to use a QC station at least once a day. This privilege runs about $40/month. With a realized range of 150 miles, I could forgo the monthly $40.00 expense AND TIME/PLANNING to recharge. I could instead simply charge up overnight like I already do without the additional inconvenience of making sure I am near a QC station at the right time everyday. It is like others have already pointed out- manufacturers are liars. A 200 mile stated range is going to be lower, especially after a couple of years. Even with the lizard battery, that means 200 miles will only exist for a short time (maybe a few months) followed by 190 miles, then 180, etc.. What the 200 mile range does is secure a much better resale market.
Incidentally, I owned a Ford Aspire for about 6 months. The range on that car was about 200 miles. It sucked at the time, but the difference between then and now was having to actually fill the vehicle up at a gas station every day or two vs plugging in at home after work with an EV.