Charge Your Electric Car in West Hollywood

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 in North Hollywood—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.

• Ramada Plaza West Hollywood
  8585 Santa Monica Blvd.
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• The Grove
  189 The Grove Dr.
  Los Angeles, CA 90036
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Sunset Office Building
  6565 Sunset Blvd.
  Hollywood, CA 90028
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Cherokee-Whitley Garage
  1718 N. Cherokee Ave.
  Los Angeles, CA 90028
  Phone: 323-957-9211
  Electric charging types: Level 2

• Sunset Parking Garage
  9200 W. Sunset Blvd.
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  Phone: 310-777-5000
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Sunset Office Building
  6464 Sunset Blvd.
  Hollywood, CA 90028
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  5905 Wilshire Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90036
  Phone: 888-833-2148 323-857-6010
  Electric charging types: Level 2