Charge Your Electric Car in Glendora

There's no doubt Californians love their cars. The Golden State accounts for almost 10 percent of all car sales in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported recently.

If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you'll certainly have your pick. With its laws incentivizing car manufacturers to go green, California has driven the push for eco-friendly transportation. 

Electric vehicles can provide up to three times the power conversion compared to their gas-powered counterparts and boast an engine that operates more quietly and requires less maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To top it off, buying an eco-friendly car can net you a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

Though electric cars are more energy-efficient, you can still travel up to three times as far in some internal-combustion vehicles. Another thing to consider is electric car batteries are expensive to replace and can take up to eight hours to charge.

Several car manufacturers offer eco-friendly vehicles, including Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Ford, Nissan, Tesla and Toyota.

Some manufacturers are establishing their own charging stations hoping to lure potential customers. Tesla has built a network of six solar-powered charging stations from L.A. to San Francisco, according to Car and Driver.

Whether you're looking to buy an electric car or you already own one, Los Angeles County is full of service stations—including one in Glendora—that will keep you charged for your emissions-free commute.   

Sure, you can charge your car at home, but why do so at your own expense?

Here is a list of local charging stations, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

• Glendora City Hall Parking Lot
  114 S. Vista Bonita Ave.
  Glendora, CA 91741
  Phone: 626-914-8200
  Electric charging types: Level 2

• Southern California Edison - Gateway Business Center
  6090 N. Irwindale Ave.
  Irwindale, CA 91702
  Phone: 888-758-4389
  Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2

• San Dimas Park & Ride
  205 S. San Dimas Ave.
  San Dimas, CA 91773
  Phone: 909-394-6200
  Electric charging types: Level 2

• IKEA
  848 S. Barranca Ave.
  Covina, CA 91723
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2

• West Covina Nissan
  205 N. Citrus St.
  West Covina, CA 91791
  Phone: 626-732-1000
  Electric charging types: Level 2

• Kohl's
  2229 Foothill Blvd.
  La Verne, CA 91750
  Phone: 888-758-4389
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Westfield Mall - West Covina
  1200 W. Covina Pkwy.
  West Covina, CA 91790
  Phone: 626-960-1881 / 626-939-8458
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• West Covina Civic Center Parking Structure - Level 3
  1444 W. Garvey Ave. S
  West Covina, CA 91790
  Phone: 626-939-8458
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Performance Nissan
  1434 Buena Vista St.
  Duarte, CA 91010
  Phone: 626-305-3000
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Sierra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
  1305 S. Mountain Ave.
  Monrovia, CA 91016
  Phone: 888-805-2075
  Electric charging types: Level 2