Only you can decide if it is worth it as I don’t know how much it would cost you. If you live someplace cold, get the SEL (has heat pump). Yes, you can set a charge timer in the car’s infotainment system. I would suggest your EV range is at least 1.5 times your typical daily commute. So, probably less than 40 miles round trip for a daily commute for this car, especially in the winter.