New York offers millions in additional funding for fast EV charger installation

New York State is releasing millions in funding to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

An additional $28.5 million is now available for the installation of fast EV chargers along the state’s major travel corridors.

Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, New York’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program aims to improve consumer access to reliable electric vehicle charging.

This second round of NEVI funding is focusing on locations south of Interstate 84, which includes the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.

The competitive Downstate NEVI DCFC Program provides funding to qualified EV infrastructure developers to install and operate DCFC stations at one or more sites along Federal Highway Administration-designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).

These proposed sites must meet all federal requirements, including being located within one travel mile of an AFC exit, being publicly accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week and having the ability to charge at least four EVs simultaneously at speeds of at least 150 kilowatts per vehicle.

Designated AFCs eligible under the second round of the program include:

Interstate 87 south of I-84

Interstate 95

Interstate 278

Interstate 287

Interstate 495

Interstate 678

Interstate 684 south of I-84

New York 17 south of I-84

New York 25

New York 27

Proposals are due on March 18, 2025 by 3 p.m. ET. A complete list of all eligibility rules and evaluation criteria can be found in the solicitation summary on the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s website.

NYSERDA, who administers the program, will host a webinar on January 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and another webinar on February 12, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. to provide more details on the solicitation, project requirements and the application process.

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