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 several near Agoura Hills—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.
- Nissan of Thousand Oaks
3755 Auto Mall Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: 805-497-4515
Electric charging types: Level 2
- City of Thousand Oaks - City Hall
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: 805-449-2100
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Thousand Oaks - Transportation Center
265 S Rancho Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Phone: 805-449-2100
Electric charging types: Level 2
- Janss Marketplace
215 N Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Phone: 888-998-2546 805-495-4662
Electric charging types: Level 2 - Sagebrush Cantina
23527 Calabasas Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 - El Camino Shopping Center
23335 Mulholand Dr.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 - City of Thousand Oaks - Hillcrest Center
401 Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Phone: 888-998-2546
Electric charging types: Level 2 - First Nissan
2325 1st St
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: 805-526-9700
Electric charging types: Level 2
