UPDATE: 11 am. Feb. 14, 2013. New charging station added in Napa Valley at Chateau Montelena.
ORIGINAL STORY, 5 a.m. Feb. 13, 2013.
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, Napa Valley is full of service stations 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.
1581 Sage Canyon Rd Saint Helena, CA 94574
Phone:888-758-4389Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 1, Level 2
Napa County Transportation & Planning Agency
3416 Solano Ave Napa, CA 94558
Phone:888-758-4389Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 1, Level 2
Napa County Transportation & Planning Agency
2000 Redwood Rd Napa, CA 94558
Phone:888-748-4389Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 1, Level 2
401 Saint Helena Hwy S Saint Helena, CA 94574
Phone:707-967-2630 888-998-2546Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
629 Napa Factory Stores Dr Napa, CA 94558
Phone:707-226-9876 800-663-5633Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
Clif Family Winery at Velo Vino
709 Main St Saint Helena, CA 94574
Phone:707-968-0625 888-998-2546Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
152 E Napa St Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone:888-758-4389Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 1, Level 2
510 Soscol Ave Napa, CA 94559
Phone:707-253-1551Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
1883 London Ranch Rd Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Phone:707-935-3000 888-998-2546Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
433 Soscol Ave Napa, CA 94559
Phone:888-758-4389Fuel:Electric
Electric charging types:Level 2
Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga.
707-942-5105
Fuelelectric
Type of chargersLevel 2also, newly installed: Blink DC Fast Charger, charges most EV batteries completely in less than one hour.
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