Protect the environment:
- As an EV owner, you will be doing your part to serve and improve the health of your community by reducing pollution and greenhouse gases.
- EVs reduce harmful emissions, a major cause of climate change and health conditions like asthma, heart disease and lung disease.
Invest smart and save money:
- EVs provide significant fuel savings compared to conventional vehicles, especially when charged at night or over the weekend with the right rate plan.
- It costs about half as much to charge an EV compared to a gas fueled vehicle, and many L.A. public charging stations are free to use.
- EVs have lower operating costs, especially battery electric vehicles, which do not require oil changes or exhaust system maintenance.
- There are many local, state and federal incentives to help you go EV, including LADWP’s “Charge Up LA!” EV rebate program.
Experience convenience:
- EVs can be fueled almost anywhere a power outlet is available. You can charge at home, at your workplace or at the many public charging stations located across Los Angeles.
- Save time to get to where you need to go. Battery electric vehicle owners don’t worry about trips to the gas station or oil changes.
- Got a long trip planned? Plug-in hybrid owners have flexibility to utilize electricity or gas.
- There are new and used EVs for every kind of Angeleno. From sedans to SUVs, and from plug-in hybrid to battery electric vehicles, you can find an EV that suits your lifestyle.
Access the latest technology:
- Many electric vehicles now have ranges of up to 200–300 miles per charge.
- EVs provide a quiet, smooth ride – a driving oasis while you’re bumper to bumper.
- EVs are packed with communication features that provide greater control on your drive.
