Electric vehicles are popping up all over America and New York is no exception. Whether it’s Teslas cruising down the highway or little plug in hybrids sneaking through city streets, more people are ditching the gas pump. But that raises one big question…where are we supposed to plug these things in?
A Look Into Charging Access
To figure that out, Alan’s Factory Outlet took a look at national data from the U.S. Department of Energy and other industry reports. They mapped out where charging stations are located, how much it really costs to fuel an EV, and what obstacles stand in the way of going fully electric.
New York Is Kind Of Ahead of the Game
Good news for New Yorkers, we are 2nd in the nation for public EV charging ports with nearly 18,000 stations available. That’s about 8% of all chargers in the entire country. So if you’re driving electric around here, you’re in better shape than most places.
NYC Drivers Get Even More Options
New York City alone has 1,937 public charging ports, putting it 5th among all U.S. cities. So while parking is still a nightmare, at least you’ve got a good chance at finding somewhere to plug in.
Home Charging Is Still the Best Deal
If you own an EV, charging at home is where the real savings kick in. The average cost to power up at home runs about $700 per year. But if you try public DC fast chargers, that number can jump to over $2,000 a year. So unless you love paying triple for convenience, a home charger is definitely the move.
Plenty of Progress, But Still Work to Do
New York may be ahead of most states, but the demand is going up. More drivers means more plugs needed especially in rural areas and apartment heavy neighborhoods where home charging isn’t an option. To see where America’s
EV Charging Ports are, go here.
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