Choosing to drive an electric vehicle makes more sense for more people with each passing year. Long gone are the days when EV ownership required a major lifestyle change.
Check with your local utility provider as they may offer incentive programs for rebates and rewards.
EVolve NY will install fast chargers throughout the state, and is part of New York State's broader goal to have at least 400 new EV fast chargers installed through early 2026.
Learn more about EVolve NY fast chargers and how New York Power Authority is supporting electric vehicle adoption.
Choosing to drive an electric vehicle makes more sense for more people with each passing year. Long gone are the days when EV ownership required a major lifestyle change.
Check with your local utility provider as they may offer incentive programs for rebates and rewards.
EVolve NY will install fast chargers throughout the state, and is part of New York State's broader goal to have at least 400 new EV fast chargers installed through early 2026.
Learn more about EVolve NY fast chargers and how New York Power Authority is supporting electric vehicle adoption.
Sara Schultz often hits the road with her husband for birding and hiking. But her favorite drive is the 70-mile one to see her grandchildren.
Now that she and her husband have their own home, Carly Alicea has her own charging station for her EV. She also uses the charging stations at her new job.
Sara Schultz often hits the road with her husband for birding and hiking. But her favorite drive is the 70-mile one to see her grandchildren.
Now that she and her husband have their own home, Carly Alicea has her own charging station for her EV. She also uses the charging stations at her new job.
J3400, also known as NACS (North American Charging System), is a standard for electric vehicle charging connectors and protocols developed by Tesla Inc. and formalized by SAE International. It's essentially Tesla's original charging plug, which has become the dominant EV charging standard in North America. The NACS is now being adopted by other EV manufacturers and charging network providers.
J3400, also known as NACS (North American Charging System), is a standard for electric vehicle charging connectors and protocols developed by Tesla Inc. and formalized by SAE International. It's essentially Tesla's original charging plug, which has become the dominant EV charging standard in North America. The NACS is now being adopted by other EV manufacturers and charging network providers.
FAQs
Yes, as long as the vehicle has fast charging capability (virtually every new, fully electric car is capable of fast charging, while plug-in hybrid cars that also have gas tanks tend not to be equipped with fast charging). Tesla vehicles can charge via their CHAdeMO port using an adapter (adapters are available at select charging locations).
New York Power Authority only permits the use of adapters sold by automakers on its chargers. Adapters sold by automakers are certified to work with their vehicles. Use of any other adapter on our chargers is prohibited. The integrity and reliability of third-party adapters cannot be guaranteed and therefore are not permitted on our network.
Watch our video on how to use the Tesla adapter at an EVolve NY station here.
Ultimately drivers will be able to travel all of New York State with confidence that a charging station is within 50 miles of their location, on average. Charging stations will be located:
Typically 15-30 minutes. The actual time depends on:
Let’s use an example with a hypothetical price of $0.45 per kWh (the standard unit of energy in your EV’s battery). The largest EV batteries on the market today are nearly 100 kWh. To charge a 100kWh battery from 0% to 100% would cost $45. To charge that same battery from 20% to 80% (80% charge is recommended to optimize battery health) would cost $27 ($0.45/kWh x 60% x 100 kWh =$27).
*When using a credit card for payment please be aware that there may be a temporary credit card hold in the amount of $50 - $75, depending on the charger.
This temporary hold will not be charged to you. The time frame for clearance is dependent on your credit card provider’s terms.
Each charging station has a phone number to call for 24/7 help in troubleshooting any charging or payment issues. Peace of mind and reliability are EVolve NY’s top priorities; if users cannot initiate charging themselves, the help line can remotely begin the charging session.
There is no EVolve NY app. Our chargers are administered through the EV Connect and Electrify America networks. Please download the EV Connect and Electrify America apps to use EVolve NY chargers:
Each charging station has a parking space to accommodate wheelchair accessible electric vehicles, including but not limited to, vans and minivans.
Follow the progress of EVolve NY as we install EV fastcharging stations near you and provide education about the benefits of EVs.
Read about Evolve NY and New York Power Authority developments and access webcasts at the NYPA News page.
NYPA's VISION2030 will help you understand the state's "energy revolution" and EVolve NY's role in it.
Read about Evolve NY and New York Power Authority developments and access webcasts at the NYPA News page.
NYPA's VISION2030 will help you understand the state's "energy revolution" and EVolve NY's role in it.