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Charge Your Electric Car in Redondo Beach

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 Los Angeles 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 Redondo Beach—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.

  • Marina Bike Rental
    505 N. Harbor Drive
    South Redondo Beach
    Phone: 888-998-2546
    Electric charging types: Level 2
  • Hermosa Beach - Pier Avenue
    301 Pier Ave.
    Hermosa Beach
    Phone: 888-458-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Hermosa Beach - City Hall
    1315 Valley Drive
    Hermosa Beach
    Phone: 888-458-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Walgreens
    535 S Pacific Coast Hwy
    South Redondo Beach
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Walgreens
    2400 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
    Manhattan Beach
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • South Bay Galleria
    1815 Hawthorne Blvd.
    North Redondo Beach
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Power Nissan of South Bay
    14610 Hindry Ave.
    Hawthorne
    Phone: 310-536-4000
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Walgreens
    331 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
    El Segundo
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Walgreens
    2976 Sepulveda Blvd.
    Torrance
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2

  • Walgreens
    4142 Pacific Coast Hwy.
    Torrance
    Phone: 888-758-4389
    Electric charging types: Level 2


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