NEW YORK – New York City installed its first 4 of 28 electric vehicle (EV) direct current (DC) fast charging outlets in city-owned municipal garages, the Department of Transportation commissioner announced Wednesday along with the New York Power Authority and elected officials.
In addition, officials announced the launch of a new vision plan to expand electric vehicle charging throughout the city. The announcement is part of the city’s effort to grow and create one of the largest municipal electric vehicle charging networks in the country.
Transportation accounts for nearly 30% of the city’s total emissions, and this plan is key to helping the city reach the 2050 carbon neutral goal.
“With the climate crisis upon us, it is time to further plan how New York City can dramatically accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles,” said New York Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman. “With significant federal investments in electric vehicle charging on the horizon, our plan lays the foundation for a network of tens of thousands of public electric vehicle chargers distributed evenly throughout the city, allowing many more car owners to join. go electric. “
“It’s time to end the era of the internal combustion engine,” said Ben Furnas, director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Sustainability. “Climate action means investing in pedestrian-friendly streets, protected bike lanes, reliable transit, and electrifying the vehicles on our roads. The plan Electrifying New York, including its ambitious vision for a new network of public electric vehicle chargers, will play a key role in reducing climate-changing greenhouse gases, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases, reducing noise and ending our dependence on fossil fuels. Thank you to the New York City Department of Transportation for their leadership and collaboration in this critical step. “
Electric Vehicle Vision Plan
To meet New York City’s climate goals, the city will need 400,000 vehicle owners to switch to electric vehicles by 2030, and the charging infrastructure to make it possible. This plan will leverage Government resources to stimulate private investment, with the goal of creating a network of 40,000 public L2 chargers throughout the city and 6,000 DC Fast Chargers by 2030.
The plan Electrify New York: An Electric Vehicle Vision Plan for New York City presents eight initiatives to dramatically expand access to public charge in the five boroughs that can make New York City a national leader in preparing for the transition to electric vehicles. These initiatives include:
• Grow the fast charging network operated by the city to more than 80 outlets by 2025.
• Equip 20% of all spaces in municipal public parking lots and garages with level 2 chargers by 2025, increasing to 40% by 2030.
• The Department of Transportation will install a network of 1,000 curbside charging points in all five boroughs by 2025, increasing to 10,000 by 2030.
• Develop a plan for a Tier 2 and Tier 1 user-supplied cable charging system that integrates with existing road infrastructure.
• Advocate for funding and supportive policies of the federal government.
• Work with utilities and regulators to make it easier and cheaper to install chargers for electric vehicles.
• Engage with EV stakeholders to better understand EV market developments, technology, and charging needs throughout an industry day.
• Increase public awareness of electric vehicles and charging opportunities through the PlugNYC marketing program.
NYC DOT also recognizes the leadership of the Biden Administration in leading the way in vehicle electrification and expanding electric vehicle charging. The agency sent a letter to the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, Buttigieg, which provides a list of recommendations on how to distribute the anticipated federal funds for electric vehicle charging so that the network is not only the largest, but also the most equitable.
Municipal Garage DC Quick Charge:
At Delancey-Essex Municipal Garage, one of the most popular municipal parking lots in the city with 357 parking spaces and where electric vehicles already represent 10% of its customers, NYC DOT installed four DC fast chargers, including three 50kw units and one 150kw unit. DC fast chargers provide an 80% charge in 30-60 minutes, depending on the vehicle. This encourages parking rotation within parking facilities, as EV owners can quickly charge their vehicles while running errands or grabbing a bite to eat. Customers will pay 35 cents per kWh and can pay through the EV Connect mobile app or with their credit / debit card. Customers will receive credit for the cost of the first hour of parking through the transaction at the loader. Parking spaces will also be designated with regulatory “Electric Vehicle Charging Only” signs.
As of this summer, there are 117 Fast Chargers throughout the city.
Adding DC fast chargers to the city’s electric vehicle charging network supports the growing number of electric vehicles in New York City and makes electric vehicle adoption more accessible to New Yorkers.
There are currently almost 16,000 electric vehicles registered and more than 5,000 of which were purchased in the last year alone (you had this statistic in the latest version of electric vehicles, you need to check the update).
NYCDOT is close to completing its second fast-charging station in the Court Square Municipal Garage in Queens, which is scheduled to be in service at the end of the month. Beginning this fall, the agency plans to begin work on DC fast charging stations in five more garages and municipal lots, with completion expected within the next year. DOT will also evaluate the performance of the system over the next five years.
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