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Charge Your Electric Car Near Palos Verdes
Need to charge your electric car? There are several stations nearby to keep you topped off for your eco-friendly commute.
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.
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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.
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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 Palos Verdes now, that doesn't mean there won't be in the near future.
Here are a few local charging stations in nearby Redondo Beach and Torrance, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.
- Marina Bike Rental
505 N. Harbor Drive
South Redondo Beach
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
3330 Lomita Blvd.
Torrance
Phone: 855-443-3873
Fuel: Electric
Electric charging types: Level 2
- Walgreens
535 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
South Redondo Beach
Phone: 888-758-4389
Electric charging types: Level 2
- Walgreens
2690 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance
Phone: 888-758-4389
Fuel: Electric
Electric charging types: Level 2
- Walgreens
4142 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance
Phone: 888-758-4389
Fuel: Electric
Electric charging types: Level 2
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