Eight new electric vehicle fast chargers now online at NYC DOT's municipal lot in downtown Flushing, Queens
NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced an expansion of the City's network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers with the opening of a new eight-unit station at NYC DOT's municipal lot in downtown Flushing, Queens (135-23 39th Avenue). This location is the first of 10 scheduled to come online over the next year through a partnership between NYC DOT and the Power Authority, which operates 300 fast chargers in its EVolve NY network throughout New York State.
The new fast charging station will support the City's commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The station was sited in a community with limited access to affordable charging and a high concentration of drivers licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). Fast charging customers will not be subject to additional parking fees on site. The station features eight 360kW chargers, capable of providing an 80% charge in 10-15 minutes.
"Clean energy infrastructure is the foundation of our City's green future," said Mayor Mamdani. "We're bringing safe charging hubs where they're needed the most: the neighborhoods our for-hire drivers call home. This Flushing hub will deliver affordability and sustainability, and I look forward to the continued expansion of our green energy network across the city."
"Building EV chargers in neighborhoods where many working drivers live will make it easier to encourage a switch to electric vehicles and help for-hire vehicle drivers spend more time fulfilling rides, not searching for a charge," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. "These chargers will also be available to the public and help serve communities with few affordable charging options. Achieving a greener transportation future is only possible if our city makes equitable investments in every neighborhood, for every New Yorker."
"The new downtown Flushing Evolve NY fast chargers will provide ride-share drivers and local EV owners with quick, convenient and reliable charging right in their neighborhood." said NYPA President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll. "Expanding EV fast charging infrastructure across the five boroughs is essential as we accelerate our transition to clean transportation. Expansion of electric vehicles, supported by fast charging infrastructure, means cleaner air for New York City residents."
"Equitable access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure ensures that working-class New Yorkers can participate in the city's clean transportation future, making the shift to electric vehicles both accessible and fair while supporting our broader climate commitments," said New York City Chief Climate Officer Louise Yeung. "Expanding electric vehicle charging to communities that have never had access is a concrete step to make sustainable transportation attainable for all."
"These fast chargers are a boon for the city's taxi and for-hire drivers who are leading us to a cleaner, more sustainable future," said TLC Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Community Affairs James DiGiovanni. "With over a third of TLC drivers calling Queens home, charger locations like this are essential to keeping them - and our city - moving, and I thank DOT and NYPA for continuing to prioritize infrastructure for our hardworking drivers."
NYPA is installing fast charging stations with multiple fast chargers at six additional NYC DOT municipal parking lots in Queens. Locations in Bayside at 214-32 41st Avenue and Rosedale at 13913 Francis Lewis Boulevard are expected come online in the next few weeks. Additionally, 12 chargers are now online at LaGuardia airport for rideshare drivers.
In total, 66 EVolve NY fast chargers will be available at 10 NYC DOT municipal parking facilities across Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
The following locations are scheduled to open throughout 2026 and early 2027:
- Jerome-190th St Municipal Parking Garage
- Brighton Beach Municipal Parking Field
- Canarsie Municipal Parking Field
- Ditmars #2 Municipal Parking Field
- Rockaway Park Municipal Parking Field
- Steinway #1 Municipal Parking Field
- Sunnyside Municipal Parking Field
These new fast chargers add to the City's growing network of public charging stations. NYC DOT operates five fast-charging stations:
- Queens Borough Hall municipal garage in Queens
- Court Square municipal garage in Queens
- The Delancey/Essex municipal garage in Lower Manhattan
- White Plains Road Municipal Parking Field in the Bronx
- Bensonhurst #1 Municipal Parking Field in Brooklyn
NYC DOT is also advancing fast charging stations at three other lots, expected to be completed in 2026-2027 under NYPA's project management. In addition to these hubs, the agency operates 92 curbside on-street Level 2 chargers, installed by the NYC DOT in partnership with Con Edison, helping New York City spearhead the recent growth in EVs in the state. As of January 2026, more than 79,000 EVs are registered in NYC, representing 25% of all EVs registered in New York State and a year-over-year increase of 14% over 2024.
"I am glad to see our city expanding its network of EV chargers and doing so in my congressional district," said U.S. Rep. Grace Meng. "These new stations will go a long way towards making EV ownership more practical for my constituents while ensuring a cleaner future in New York City. Thank you to the New York City Department of Transportation and New York Power Authority for working to increase our charging infrastructure."
"The installation of fast electric vehicle chargers in more working-class neighborhoods is essential. This is a welcomed addition in The Bronx for drivers who like me, have made the transition from a fossil fuel vehicle to an electric vehicle," said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. "This expanded access will not only incentivize more New Yorkers to make that transition but will help our City move the needle in addressing environmental justice and our zero emissions goals."
"As more New Yorkers see the environmental and economic benefits of going electric, it is important that we provide the infrastructure necessary to keep up with the demand and ensure accessibility," said State Senator John Liu. "These new stations here in the heart of downtown Flushing and across Queens are an important step in the right direction, offering fast and affordable charging that allows drivers to reduce their emissions and make EV ownership a more practical option for all New Yorkers. I am looking forward to building on this progress with even more public charging options in the near future."
"I applaud the New York City Department of Transportation and the New York Power Authority for expanding our city's network of public EV fast chargers, including the new station opening in downtown Flushing and the additional sites planned for Queens throughout 2026," said State Senator James Sanders Jr. "This investment moves us closer to a cleaner, more sustainable future while addressing a real need in communities that have historically lacked access to affordable charging options. Queens is home to thousands of working families, professional drivers, and small business owners who will benefit from faster, more reliable charging - without added parking fees. As we push toward New York City's goal of net‑zero emissions by 2050, it is essential that every neighborhood, especially those long overlooked, has the infrastructure to participate in the green economy. I look forward to welcoming these new sites to our district and ensuring that Southeast Queens continues to be part of the city's progress. I thank NYC DOT and NYPA for their partnership and commitment to environmental justice, innovation, and equitable access for all New Yorkers."
"This new fast-charging station in Flushing is a critical step toward building a cleaner, more equitable transportation future for New York City. By expanding access to affordable, high-speed EV charging in communities with limited infrastructure and a high concentration of TLC drivers, we are making it easier for working New Yorkers to transition to electric vehicles while reducing harmful emissions," said Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas. "Investments like this bring us closer to our climate goals and ensure that the benefits of a greener economy are shared across all of our neighborhoods."
"Queens is firmly on the frontlines of the fight against climate change, and leading that charge means fostering New York City's transition to clean energy. We're proud to be doing just that with today's announcement of a new electric vehicle charging station in Flushing, with multiple other stations to come across Queens later in 2026," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. "Thank you to our friends at NYC DOT and the New York Power Authority for their partnership in getting these chargers installed, and I look forward to building out this critical infrastructure throughout The World's Borough in the months ahead."
"The transition away from fossil fuels will not happen on its own, rather it requires real investment in the infrastructure that makes cleaner alternatives practical and accessible for everyday New Yorkers," said City Council Deputy Leader Sandra Ung. "That's why the opening of this new fast-charging station in Flushing is so important. By providing drivers with a convenient, reliable and rapid way to charge their vehicles, we are removing one of the biggest barriers to wider EV adoption. This location is especially impactful in a community with many TLC-licensed drivers, who depend on their vehicles to make a living and need fast and affordable charging options. I look forward to seeing additional sites come online as we continue building a cleaner, more sustainable future for our city."
"By expanding EV fast chargers in Sunnyside under the 7 train on Queens Boulevard, drivers and constituents will have access to affordable and rapid EV charging right in our neighborhood," said Council Member Julie Won. "Thank you to Commissioner Flynn and the New York Power Authority for making this direct investment in working-class New Yorkers, while working toward a greener, more equitable Queens."
"NYLCV applauds Mayor Mamdani and DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn for expanding fast, reliable EV charging, which is essential to making New York's clean transportation future a reality," said Alia Soomro, Deputy Director of NYC Policy, New York League of Conservation Voters. "By prioritizing professional drivers and bringing high-speed chargers to underserved neighborhoods like Flushing, NYC DOT and NYPA are helping ensure that the benefits of electrification are both practical and equitable while moving the city closer to its net-zero goals."
