Commercial, Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions - March 24, 2025
JFK Airport Deploys 24 Fast EV Chargers
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced the opening of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) that more than doubles the airport’s available EV chargers.
The 24 new chargers were funded and installed by Revel and Con Edison through its PowerReady program for electric vehicle infrastructure incentives. The new charging station is located within the airport’s for-hire vehicle (FHV) hold lot and is accessible via the Van Wyck Expressway or Belt Parkway.
The agency outlined plans to reach its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through its comprehensive net-zero roadmap. That goal encompasses both the agency’s own emissions as well as those originating through the wide transportation ecosystem supporting its facilities.
Traditional fast chargers will enable the transition of gas-powered to electric vehicles and contribute toward a reduction of approximately 3,720 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
“As we work toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, expanding access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a crucial step in reducing emissions,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole in a statement. “These fast chargers at JFK are a significant step forward in our broader efforts to support a greener transportation network.”
With the new Revel charging station at the FHV lot adjacent to JFK Building 141, JFK now hosts a total of 46 EV fast charging ports, which reduces charging wait times and improves traffic flow.
In addition to working with the Port Authority at the JFK lot, Revel will install the largest public fast-charging lot near an airport in the nation with 48 fast charging ports outside LaGuardia Airport to support airport users, FHV drivers and the surrounding community. That lot will be located at 90-10 Ditmars Boulevard in East Elmhurst, Queens, where it is expected to open later this year.
The Port Authority and its operational partners have collaborated to incorporate more electric vehicles within airport operations as well. Across the agency’s three major airports, 1,400 electric ground service vehicles and 775 electric ground service chargers are currently in use for equipment such as baggage tractors and airplane tows.
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