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 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?
Though there aren't any stations in Altadena now, that doens't mean there won't be in the near future.
Here is a list of local charging stations in nearby Pasadena, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.
- City of Pasadena - Schoolhouse Garage
33 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2 - Caltech Building 124 - Wilson Parking Structure
405 S. Wilson Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Pasadena - De Lacey Garage
45 De Lacey Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Pasadena - Los Robles Garage
400 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Pasadena - Holly Street Garage
150 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2 - Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-289-6161
Electric charging types: Level 2 - Caltech Building 66 - Holliston Parking Structure
370 S Holliston Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 888-758-4389 626-395-5989
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Pasadena - Plaza Las Fuentes
135 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Pasadena - El Molino Lot
100 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-744-7665
Electric charging types: Level 2 - Calstart
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2
