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Can electric cars park for free in Los Angeles?

I know California has the highest concentration of electric cars in the U.S., so I was wondering if there are any incentives for driving an EV. Can electric cars park for free in Los Angeles?

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Marlee John · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right, California is the
electric vehicle
hub of the U.S.! Yes, Los Angeles does have some free parking spots available for electric cars but make sure because not everywhere is free.
California has the highest number of EVs registered in the U.S. with Los Angeles being the city with the most EV drivers. Los Angeles Airport (LAX) was known for its free EV parking, however, it, along with similar public places has revoked this due to sustainability issues.
With a rapidly increasing number of EVs on the road, it would become increasingly difficult to regulate which
types of electric vehicles
could take advantage of the privileges.
The good news is that the city is working on developing other parking/charging spots for EV drivers. Within the past couple of years, the city has collaborated with FLO—a leading North American EV charging network—to install charging stations on streetlight posts.
It is a convenient way to ensure quick and accessible charging to drivers on the road while also giving drivers a place to park.Charging costs around $1 to $2 per hour while parking is free
The American city is following suit after many cities in Europe where the streetlamp charging stations are already widely available. Many parking garages are also implementing
EV charging stations
to build a sustainable EV infrastructure.
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