How does Phoenix EV charging work?

I've been driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5 for a few years and absolutely love it. One of the benefits is that it can be charged from an ordinary 110V outlet, depending on how much you drive. If you opt for the Limited or high-performance N trim, you'll be spoiled by the ventilated seats, which are a game-changer on hot summer days.

I've had electric vehicles for the past decade in Phoenix. To store an EV long-term, set the max charging level to 50-80% and use a trickle charger. This should keep the battery in good condition. I hired a local electrician to install a similar setup, and it was very reasonably priced. I'm on the APS time of use demand plan, which means I don't charge between 4-7 pm, as that's peak hours. You can also set your car to not charge during this time.

I've owned a Tesla since 2017, and we recently got a second one. They're incredibly reliable, require minimal service, and are very cheap to own if you primarily charge at home. Leaving a Tesla in the garage for an extended period won't cause any damage. We left our Tesla at 50% charge and plugged in to the L2 charger for five months while we were overseas. We're on an older SRP EV plan, which gives us super low rates for overnight charging. Some utilities also offer rebates for L2 chargers, so be sure to check on that.

We have two Rivians in our household, and I've recently installed a second EV charger. The cost was around $2,000 for a 60A line, which runs from our panel to the garage, a distance of about 110 feet. Make sure your panel has space for a charger before installing one, as panel upgrades can be expensive. I'm not concerned about leaving the car plugged in all summer, and for battery health, I'd leave it plugged in and at 50-60% charge.