Gov. Hochul announces $21M in EV fast charging stations across New York State

On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state had made $21 million available for electric vehicle (EV) fast charger stations along major travel corridors across major travel corridors across New York State.

Part of the state’s allocation of federal National Electric Vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) grant funding, the state’s new competitive Upstate NEVIT Direct Current Fast Charger program will improve consumer access to reliable EV charging, the governor’s office said. The initial funding will focus on locations along and north of I-84 including areas of the state north to the Canadian border and west to Buffalo.

“As we make the transition away from gas-powered vehicles, New York is accelerating the number of electric vehicle fast chargers available to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality in our communities,” Hochul said. “With the strong support of the Biden-Harris Administration, this federal funding supplements our ongoing investments in clean transportation advancements and ensures drivers throughout the state have access to a quick charge when they need it.”

The program will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), and will provide funding to EV infrastructure developers to install and operate DCFC stations at one or more sites along the federal Alternative Fuel Corridors, as designated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

According to the state, the proposed sites must meet all federal requirements, including being located within a mile of an exit, being publicly accessible 24 hours a day/seven days a week, and having the ability to charge at least four EVs simultaneously. Sites are also required to have no less that 150 Kw and must meet federal uptime requirements for the time the charging station is functional. Priority will be given to projects that close gaps between existing and planned charging stations, offer amenities like restrooms and food, or have stations that provide multiple types of charging connectors.

Proposals are due Dec. 4, 2024 by 3 pm.

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