Charge Your Electric Car in North 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 near Studio City—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.

• Universal City Nissan
  3550 Cahuenga Blvd. W
  Los Angeles, CA 90068
  Phone: 818-769-8100
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Crystalwerks
  4940 Vineland Ave.
  North Hollywood, CA 91601
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• AutoZone
  5160 Vineland Ave.
  North Hollywood, CA 91601
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• City of Burbank - Lakeside Shopping Center
  327 N. Pass Ave.
  Burbank, CA 91505
  Phone: 888-758-4389
  Electric charging types: Level 1, Level 2
  
  
• Chase Bank
  6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
  North Hollywood, CA 91602
  Phone: 888-998-2546
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• 9200 Sunset - Parking Garage
  9200 W. Sunset Blvd.
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  Phone: 310-777-5000
  Electric charging types: Level 2
  
  
• Ramada Plaza West Hollywood
  8585 Santa Monica Blvd.
  West Hollywood, CA 90069
  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
  
  
• Miller Nissan
  5425 Van Nuys Blvd.
  Van Nuys, CA 91401
  Phone: 818-787-8400
  Electric charging types: Level 2