New York City officials unveiled a new public fast-charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) in downtown Flushing, marking the first of 10 sites planned across the five boroughs, according to an article in Patch NYC. Located at a municipal lot on 39th Avenue, the station includes eight fast chargers capable of bringing a vehicle to 80% charge in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. Officials said the site targets an area with limited charging access and a high concentration of for-hire drivers.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the expansion focuses on neighborhoods where drivers rely on consistent access to charging. The project is a partnership between the city’s Department of Transportation and the New York Power Authority. Officials said drivers using the station will not pay additional parking fees.
Where NYC Operates EV Fast Chargers Now
The city currently runs five public fast-charging hubs at municipal garages and lots:
- Court Square Municipal Garage (Queens)
- Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage (Queens)
- Delancey/Essex Municipal Garage (Lower Manhattan)
- White Plains Road Municipal Parking Field (Bronx)
- Bensonhurst #1 Municipal Parking Field (Brooklyn)
Additional City Sites With EV Charging
Beyond fast chargers, NYC operates Level 2 chargers, slower but widely available, at several municipal garages, including:
- Jerome–190th Street Municipal Garage (Bronx)
- Jerome–Gun Hill Road Municipal Garage (Bronx)
- Bay Ridge Municipal Garage (Brooklyn)
- Queens Family Court Garage (Queens)
- Staten Island Courthouse Garage
These chargers typically provide a full charge in four to eight hours and support drivers parking for longer periods.
Where More Chargers Are Coming
City officials say more fast-charging hubs are scheduled to open through 2026 and early 2027, including Bayside (Queens), Rosedale (Queens), Canarsie (Brooklyn), Brighton Beach (Brooklyn), Jerome Avenue area (Bronx) and Sunnyside, Steinway, Rockaway Park (Queens). Construction is already underway at several locations, with more sites expected to follow. The city already operates five public fast-charging sites and nearly 100 curbside Level 2 chargers. Additional stations are in development as part of the expansion plan.
Source: Patch NYC
