When we moved here (to a Dark Skies region) we very quickly learned that carrying a torch was absolutely essential during the winter months. It gets so dark here that it's not possible to see the charge port to plug the connector in.
As above, unlocking the car first is a great help if you're looking for the door handle. Dead easy with the fob, just use it like any other remote, rather than it's more normal use as a proximity device.