NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – New York City will be seeing a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with Queens set to host the largest fast-charging station in the Northeast—part of a broader plan to add over 170 new charging stations across the city, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday.
Hochul announced a $60 million loan from NY Green Bank (NYGB) to Revel, the city's leading provider of public fast-charging stations, to more than triple its network in 2025. NY Green Bank is a state-sponsored investment fund that aims to grow clean energy in New York.
"In support of the transition to a clean energy economy, it is critical that we continue to build electric vehicle infrastructure to ease the shift to EV ownership for more New Yorkers, especially those in urban areas," Hochul said. "This significant investment addresses the key need of providing electric vehicle users in New York City with much-needed public charging options while reducing local emissions."
The funding, NYGB's first EV charging infrastructure investment, aims to support clean transportation initiatives, reduce emissions, and expand public access to EV charging, according to Hochul.
The largest charging site is planned for Maspeth, Queens which will include 60 fast-charging stalls,
The project also includes the installation of 44 charging stalls near LaGuardia Airport, 24 stalls at JFK Airport, 30 stalls in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and 20 stalls in the Port Morris section of the Bronx.
The first phase is expected to be completed within the next 12 months, with the remaining stations set to be finished by 2027.
