New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $28.5 million investment to expand the state’s electric vehicle EV infrastructure, funded through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure NEVI program.
This new initiative will focus on installing DC fast chargers along major travel corridors, particularly south of Interstate 84, including in the lower Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
The funding is aimed at increasing consumer access to reliable EV charging options, especially in high-traffic areas downstate.
The chargers will meet NEVI requirements, offering 24/7 public access, the ability to charge at least four EVs simultaneously at speeds of 150 kW per vehicle, and will be located within one mile of an alternative fuel corridor exit.
Proposals that address gaps in charging infrastructure, provide amenities like restrooms and food, or offer a range of charging connectors, will receive priority.
This initiative is part of New York’s broader efforts to electrify its transportation sector, with a goal to ensure all new passenger vehicles, trucks, and school buses are zero-emission by 2035.
The state is investing nearly $3 billion in this effort as part of its commitment to meeting climate and clean energy goals outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.