Charge Your Electric Car Around Baldwin Park

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 Monrovia —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?

Although there is no charging stations in Baldwin Park, here is a list of nearby local stations, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy. Stations offer Level 1 (120 volts) and Level 2 (240 volts) charging.

• Southern California Edison - Gateway Business Center - ChargePoint
  6090 N. Irwindale Ave.
  Irwindale, CA 91702
  Phone: 888-758-4389
  Electric charging types: Level 1, Level
  
  
• El Monte Metrolink
  10925 Railroad St.
  El Monte, CA 91731
  Phone: 800-371-5465
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Ross Nissan of El Monte
  3428 N. Peck Rd.
  El Monte, CA 91731
  Phone: 800-859-8445
  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
  
  
• California Air Resources Board
  9530 Telstar Ave.
  El Monte, CA 91731
  Phone: 626-575-6800
  Electric charging types: Level 1, 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

• Sierra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Mazda)
  1305 S. Mountain Ave.
  Monrovia, CA 91016
  Phone: 888-805-2075
  Electric charging types: Level 2

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