Electric Vehicle (EV) and Charging Infrastructure Support

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) EVolve NY program has allocated up to $250 million to support EVs and address charging infrastructure gaps throughout the state. EVolve NY implements this funding in phases. The initial phase directed $40 million to fund three initiatives through 2019, including programs for interstate direct current fast chargers (DCFC), airport charging hubs, and EV model communities. NYPA must post on their website a report by January 31 annually on the activities undertaken, including the total number of EV chargers supported and the total costs allocated. For more information, see the NYPA EVolve NY website. Public EV charging stations designed, financed, or operated through NYPA must, as feasible, include at least one space that is large enough to accommodate wheelchair accessible EVs.

(Reference Senate Bill 787, 2025 and New York Consolidated Laws Public Authorities Article 5, Title 1, Sections 1005(9-a), 1005(18), 1005(23), and 1005(24-e))