Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions - December 20, 2024
New York to Deploy More EV Fast Chargers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State.
Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, the state’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program will improve consumer access to reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging. This second round of NEVI funding focuses on locations south of Interstate 84, including the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
“This critical federal NEVI funding supports New York State’s ongoing leadership to invest in a network of electric vehicle fast chargers, particularly in areas downstate that face heavy traffic,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “Making quick, reliable charging easily available will encourage more people to drive EVs that help to lower pollution from vehicles, provide cleaner air for New Yorkers, and improve health in our communities.”
The Downstate NEVI DCFC Program is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The program provides funding to qualified EV infrastructure developers to install and operate DCFC stations at one or more sites along Federal Highway Administration-designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).
The proposed sites must meet all federal requirements, including being located within one travel mile of an AFC exit; being publicly accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and having the ability to charge at least four EVs simultaneously at speeds of at least 150 kilowatts per vehicle.
The locations are also required to meet federal uptime requirements for the percentage of time the charging station is functional. Proposals that close gaps between existing and planned charging stations, offer amenities such as restrooms and food or have stations that provide multiple types of charging connectors (CCS and J3400) will be prioritized.
Designated AFCs eligible under the second round of the program include:
- Interstate 87 south of I-84
- Interstate 95
- Interstate 278
- Interstate 287
- Interstate 495
- Interstate 678
- Interstate 684 south of I-84
- New York 17 south of I-84
- New York 25
- New York 27
This announcement builds on the $21 million made available in September under the competitive Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) to expand the number of EV charging stations along and north of Interstate 84, including areas of the State north to the Canadian border and west to Buffalo.
More DCFC NEVI-funded sites are expected to come online in New York by the end of next year.
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