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
