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I believe the term you are looking for is preconditioning.
I have done this with my Gen I Volt in CA but it did not really yield additional miles for me so I stopped doing it. At 30 - 40 degrees, it may be worth having the car warm up for you to give reduce the mileage lost while on the road.
You can do either option. I would do the scheduled charging if you are concerned. Just know your options for overriding (like the put EVSE in, remove, then back in quickly to override the schedule or using the on screen directions to override).
The active management of the battery is pretty good as is. As long as it is plugged in at night, it will take care of itself.
No issues from my battery and I'm hovering near 100K.
I have done this with my Gen I Volt in CA but it did not really yield additional miles for me so I stopped doing it. At 30 - 40 degrees, it may be worth having the car warm up for you to give reduce the mileage lost while on the road.
You can do either option. I would do the scheduled charging if you are concerned. Just know your options for overriding (like the put EVSE in, remove, then back in quickly to override the schedule or using the on screen directions to override).
The active management of the battery is pretty good as is. As long as it is plugged in at night, it will take care of itself.
No issues from my battery and I'm hovering near 100K.