Funded by a $21-million federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, New York State’s new Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program will expand DCFC infrastructure, initially at locations along and north of I-84, including areas north to the Canadian border and west to Buffalo.

The competitive program is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation. It 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.

Proposed sites must meet federal requirements that include location within one travel mile of an exit, 24/7 public accessibility and capacity to charge at least four EVs simultaneously. They must also have a power capacity of at least 150 kW and meet uptime requirements. Priority will be given to proposals that close gaps between existing and planned charging stations, offer public amenities like restrooms and food vendors, and provide multiple types of charging connectors.

“This funding provides more charging options for drivers along highly traveled roads, shortening the distance between stations, reducing range anxiety and improving system reliability,” said Doreen Harris, President of New York State Research and Development Authority.

Source: New York State Governor’s Office