EV-olution: NYPA’s Role in Electrifying New York’s Roads
Fast Charging is Getting Easier to Find Every Day
Bought an electric vehicle (EV) yet? Thanks to the New York Power Authority (NYPA), new fast chargers are regularly being added to New York State’s network and driving an EV is getting easier every day. New sites are opening along New York State roadways and in municipal centers almost every month.
As Drive Electric Month winds down, now is the perfect time to highlight the latest new EVolve NY installations as NYPA continues to raise awareness of the benefits of driving all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Visit one of the many community events around New York State and you’re likely to find an EVolve NY informational table staffed by one of our EV experts. You might even be able to participate in a Ride & Drive event and see what all the fuss is about. Check our Facebook page for a full list of events.
NYPA’s EVolve NY network encourages the adoption of EVs by making charging quick and easy! It has grown to 278 fast chargers across 65 sites, which means there’s a charger about every 50 miles along major highways and often in urban areas. And it only takes 20 minutes for most EVs to charge up.
“The Power Authority’s goal is to build out a reliable and high-power charging backbone for New York State, making sure all the gaps are filled in and drivers can easily power up when they travel long distance,” said Jim, eMobility project engineering manager. “We want people to be able to purchase an EV and not worry about where they’ll charge.”
A few recent highlights:
LaGuardia Airport. A dozen chargers are coming this fall to the road exiting the passenger terminals. JFK already has ten of its own – with the highest usage of any site statewide.
Long Island’s North Fork. Travelers to wine country on the North Fork of Long Island can now stop at the region’s first public high-powered hub. Because Long Island has more EVs than anywhere else in the state, the six-unit site on Main Road in Southold is likely to be popular.
Adirondacks. The North Hudson site in the Adirondacks is the first to get a new canopy that protects drivers from inclement weather. Not only is this site off exit 29 on the Northway the largest between Albany and Canada, but it offers a seasonal café with Pakistani specialties and accommodates large vehicles and towing trailers.
New York State Thruway region. Yet one more convenient stop is available along the Thruway corridor in the greater Albany area. The Grand Union Plaza near Exit 20 in Saugerties complements stations in Kingston, Rensselaer, Schodack, the Quackenbush city garage in Albany, Latham, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs and Moreau.
Tourist Destinations. Strategically located sites make it easier to visit top tourist destinations such as Niagara Falls, the New York State Fair in Syracuse, the Finger Lakes, the Hamptons and the Hudson Valley.
EVolve NY is having its biggest year yet in 2025 – installing 14 sites (with 68 ports) so far. Most recently, Henrietta and Phelps near Rochester; Skaneateles and Camillus, west of Syracuse; and Findley Lake in Western New York have begun operating. A half-dozen more locations are in construction, including Afton, Alexandria Bay and several in New York City. The tally is expected to reach 300 by the end of year.
“Physically building a charging site isn’t that difficult but getting to that point can be challenging, Jim said. It can take 13 months for the pre-development work needed for each site, including design, permitting and securing power from a utility.”
NYPA’s network has seen significant year-over-year gains in usage – with 50% port growth and a 45 percent increase in dispensed energy from January – August 2024 to January – August 2025.
Electric vehicles, which produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional gas vehicles, continue to grow in demand across New York State and the U.S. In 2024, New York saw a 14 percent increase in new EV registrations, bringing the total number of EV drivers to more than 271,000 at the start of 2025, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. A federal tax credit expires this week but New York continues to encourage growth by offering up to $2,000 as a rebate on new car purchases or leases.
Visit EVolve NY for fast charger FAQ and a map of locations.
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