on.nyc.gov\/plugnyc-expansion<\/a>.<\/p>\nEach station will feature at least two charger posts, each with two charging points, for a total of four points per
\n site. All stations will feature the PlugNYC brand. Where feasible, stations will also provide an electrical
\n connection to support e-micromobility charging, such as electrified bikeshare docks, public e-bike charging
\n cabinets, secure bike parking with charging, or cargo bike charging for microhubs. Site selection will be closely
\n coordinated with the agency\u2019s pedestrian, bike, public realm and bus projects to ensure future flexibility.<\/p>\n
New York City launched a successful curbside L2 charging pilot in 2021 in partnership with Con Edison and has been
\n operating this network of public L2 charging points since the end of the pilot in 2025. These existing curbside
\n chargers, located in neighborhoods across the city, are immensely popular with EV owners: these 88 charging points
\n are occupied by an EV over 70% of the time, in some cases close to 99% of the time, and actively delivering energy
\n over 85% of the time they are occupied\u2014the highest rate of utilization of any public curbside network in the
\n country. Utilization is high across all neighborhood income levels, and four of the five highest utilized stations
\n are in zip codes with high concentrations of TLC drivers, in Upper Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens.<\/p>\n
EVs now account for 8.3% of new vehicle registrations in New York City, but to drive EV adoption higher will require
\n addressing the city\u2019s unique charging challenges. In typical American cities, most EV owners can charge in their own
\n driveway or garage, but in New York, a high proportion of residents live in apartments or homes without off-street
\n parking, and half of all car owners rely on street parking. Expanding public charging is therefore critical to
\n unlocking greater EV adoption.<\/p>\n
To address this gap as well as to support the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission\u2019s Green Rides initiative,
\n NYC DOT is making major investments in fast charging and level 2 (L2) charging across the five boroughs, including
\n this expansion of 600 curbside charging points, as well as 92 new fast charging points and 180 new L2 charging
\n points at its City-owned Municipal Parking Fields and Municipal Parking Garages, with construction already underway
\n or completed at many of those locations.<\/p>\n
To install the new curbside charge points, NYC DOT will contract with the New York Power Authority, which is
\n procuring the equipment and construction subcontractors best able to meet NYC DOT\u2019s needs. NYC DOT will operate and
\n maintain the new chargers as well as the existing charging stations from the pilot via contract, with control over
\n the to-be-determined price charged to EV owners. Pricing will focus on affordability while encouraging reasonable
\n turnover, and revenue received from customer fees will defray operating costs. Drivers will be able to use multiple
\n apps or tap their credit card to pay per kilowatt hour of energy dispensed. Only EVs that are plugged in can legally
\n park at a curbside EV charging station, and vehicles parked in these spaces and not connected to the charging
\n station are subject to enforcement.<\/p>\n
\u201cCon Edison supports New York City\u2019s efforts to expand EV curbside charging to better connect more communities to the
\n clean energy solutions they need and want,\u201d said Con Edison Vice President of Distributed Resources
\n Integration Raghu Sudhakara. \u201cThis program will place chargers in neighborhoods where many rideshare
\n drivers and other EV owners live and work and will give them more reliable access while helping move the city toward
\n cleaner transportation and improved air quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite the climate-denying rhetoric at the federal level, electric vehicles are the way of the future,\u201d said
\n Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. \u201cThis technology is a critical way of making our
\n environment greener and more sustainable as we reduce our carbon footprint and reliance on polluting fossil fuels. I
\n encourage all of our neighbors to make their voices heard and help inform our expansion of our city’s curbside
\n electric vehicle charging capacity.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m elated NYC DOT is launching a new online portal so
\n Manhattanites can weigh in on a major
\n expansion of curbside EV charging across the borough. I especially encourage Upper West Siders to make their voices
\n heard \u2014 this first phase will bring a significant increase in chargers to the neighborhood,\u201d said Manhattan
\n Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. \u201cBuilding out clean energy infrastructure isn\u2019t optional, it\u2019s
\n essential to tackling the climate crisis head-on. I\u2019m grateful to Commissioner Flynn for keeping climate action at
\n the forefront of Manhattan\u2019s transit strategy, and look forward to additional expansions of the city\u2019s EV charging
\n network in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMeeting our climate goals means building infrastructure that works for everyday New Yorkers. Expanding curbside EV
\n charging in Queens makes clean transportation more practical for residents, taxi and rideshare drivers, and small
\n businesses while reducing emissions and improving local air quality,\u201d said State Senator Jessica
\n Ramos. \u201cThe clean energy transition succeeds when it is convenient, equitable, and creates healthier
\n neighborhoods for the people who live and work here. This is the kind of investment that moves New York forward.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding access to curbside electric vehicle charging is an important investment in the future of Washington
\n Heights. Many of our residents, including hardworking TLC drivers, live in apartment buildings and rely on street
\n parking, making at-home charging inaccessible,\u201d said State Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos.
\n \u201cThis expansion will provide our community with reliable charging options while reducing emissions and supporting a
\n healthier, more sustainable city. I thank Commissioner Flynn and the New York City Department of Transportation for
\n prioritizing public input, and I encourage our residents to share their feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding access to convenient and reliable public charging is an important step toward making electric vehicles a
\n practical option for more New Yorkers, particularly those who do not have access to private driveways or garages,\u201d
\n said City Council Member James F. Gennaro, Chair of the New York City Council\u2019s Committee on
\n Environmental Protection & Waterfronts. \u201cBy building out our charging infrastructure, we can encourage
\n greater EV
\n adoption, reduce harmful emissions, improve air quality, and continue moving New York City toward a greener future.
\n I am pleased to see this investment reaching communities across all five boroughs, including right here in Queens!\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Upper West Side was part of the City’s curbside EV charging pilot, and we’ve seen firsthand how much demand
\n there is for these stations,\u201d said City Council Member Gale A. Brewer. \u201cMy office regularly hears
\n from constituents asking for more places to charge, so this expansion is welcome news. Expanding access to EV
\n charging is one practical way to reduce emissions and improve air quality while giving more New Yorkers the option
\n to choose an electric vehicle. We also need to keep these spaces available for charging, not general parking, so
\n drivers can rely on them when they need them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding curbside electric vehicle charging will help make our air cleaner for every New Yorker,\u201d said City
\n Council Member Shahana Hanif. \u201cI commend the DOT\u2019s work to expand EV charging for constituents who live
\n and work in Carroll Gardens, consider the needs of TLC-licensed drivers, and include public input in this expansion.
\n Expanding curbside charging to meet the demand and grow EV adoption will make our city a better place to live, work,
\n and breathe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding access to curbside charging is about more than supporting electric vehicles\u2014it’s about ensuring every New
\n Yorker can benefit from cleaner air and cleaner transportation,\u201d said Empire Clean Cities Executive Director
\n Joy Gardner. \u201cBy bringing charging infrastructure closer to where people live and work, New York City
\n is making the transition to zero-emission transportation more practical, equitable, and accessible for residents,
\n fleets, and professional drivers across all five boroughs.<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding access to clean transportation is essential to achieving New York City’s climate goals, and building a
\n more robust public EV charging network is an important step in that transition. We applaud NYCDOT for inviting
\n public input because communities should have a voice in how their streets and curb space are designed,\u201d said
\n Tri-State Transportation Campaign Executive Director Renae Reynolds. \u201cAt the same time, this is an
\n opportunity to think beyond EV charging alone. As curb space evolves, it should support the full range of
\n sustainable transportation needs\u2014including EV charging, e-bike charging, cargo bike loading, safer bus operations,
\n and accessible public space. A balanced approach to curb management will help create streets that are cleaner,
\n safer, and more efficient while giving New Yorkers more choice in how they travel.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMaking it easier for New Yorkers to charge electric vehicles is essential to reducing pollution, improving air
\n quality, and meeting our climate goals. Expanding curbside charging to neighborhoods across all five boroughs \u2013
\n especially communities where private investment has fallen behind \u2013 will make electric vehicles a more practical
\n option for more New Yorkers,\u201d said New York League of Conservation Voters Policy Director Patrick
\n McClellan. \u201cWe applaud the New York City Department of Transportation for opening the process up for
\n public input and Mayor Mamdani and Commissioner Flynn for their commitment to advancing a smarter, more equitable
\n charging network to help power the city’s clean transportation future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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