Electric Cars For Sale in Phoenix, AZ (2024)

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How many electric cars are in Phoenix? ›

2,145 electric vehicles were registered in Phoenix as of January, more than triple the prior year. 40,740 electric vehicles were registered statewide as of December 2021, per the U.S. Department of Energy.

This has contributed to a myth that electric cars don't offer enough mileage per charge, even for daily commuting. Fact: Electric cars offer enough range for the average daily commuter. The average American commutes about 41 miles per day, and a full charge on an all-electric vehicle offers well over that.

The increase last quarter was well below the previous two years. In Q1 2023, EV sales volumes were up 46.4% year over year and 15.5% quarter over quarter. In Q1 2022, EV sales were higher by 81.2% year over year and 20.4% higher than the previous quarter.

In Western states like California, Oregon, and Washington, only 27 percent of dealers had EVs in stock. This region also accounted for 45 percent of EV sales in the US, so the lower stock was likely due to more demand. Some manufacturers are racing to keep up while also coping with recalls.

While every EV will experience a significantly shorter driving range in hotter conditions, the results vary widely depending on the temperature and your drive cycle and climate control settings. But a good estimate is that range will be reduced by roughly 20 to 30 percent.

California has led the United States in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging locations every year since 2016, accounting for 37% of U.S. registered light-duty EVs and 27% of EV charging locations at the end of 2022, according to new estimates in our State Energy Data System (SEDS).

On average, car insurance for an electric car is about $337 per month, or $4,043 per year. It costs about 20% more to insure an electric vehicle (EV) than a gas vehicle, mostly because EVs cost more to buy and repair.

Is now a good time to buy an EV, or should I wait a year or two? From a cost perspective, yes, it is a good time to buy. Federal and state incentives are bringing certain EVs on par with the cost of gas vehicles.

The most obvious reason for consumer disenchantment is the hassle of charging EVs. Few drivers are willing to plan their lives around finding a charging station and waiting around for their battery to top up. During the nation's recent Arctic blast, motorists found that getting a full charge took even longer.

Is it really worth getting an electric car? ›

AAA estimates that the electricity needed to drive 15,000 miles per year in a compact EV costs an average of $546. The organization estimates that with a similar gas-powered vehicle, it would cost $1,255 to drive the same distance. Using those estimates, driving an EV can save you $709 in fuel costs annually.

Market data from providers like Autotrader shows that EVs depreciate very slightly faster on average than petrol and diesel-powered models. The biggest drop in EV value relative to fuel-powered cars is within the first 12 months.

Cost and availability of EV batteries are two primary disadvantages of electric cars.

People don't like to be forced into ... There are several likely reasons. Some early adopters might have found an electric vehicle inconvenient for their own commute, other driving needs, and their own charging availability. Not all vehicles are available yet in an all-electric model.

Worldwide sales of plug-in vehicles will rise a little more than 20% this year compared to last year, according to a recent report from the International Energy Agency. That's a significant rise but still less than the 35% global increase between 2022 and 2023.

Los Angeles, USA.

Los Angeles is leading the way in electric vehicle (EV) adoption with ambitious targets: 10% of vehicles electric by 2025 and 25% by 2035. LA boasts an impressive milestone of 100,000 cumulative EV sales, making it a global leader in the EV movement.

Lucid Motors Factory

Located between Phoenix and Tucson — and within easy reach of our Silicon Valley headquarters — the Casa Grande offered close proximity to critical utilities, an established transportation system, and strong support from state and local governments.

It's the closest large city. The teslas are manufactured in California. And locations that manufacture cars in a certain area tend to have more of those cars. Currently - San Francisco!

Notes: California had approximately 1,178,948 light-duty electric vehicle registrations in 2023.