Electric Car Charging Stations in New York

There are over 8,000 public charging stations in New York as of 2022 with the greatest number in NYC.
Written by Shannon Fitzgerald
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
As of October 2022, there are 8,703 public electric car charging stations in
New York
, according to data from PlugShare.com. To find the nearest charging station to you, refer to New York State’s
electric vehicle station locator
or use an EV app’s virtual map. 
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Where to find electric vehicle charging stations in New York

Both Empire State Thruway Partners and New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) EVolve NY program have committed to installing charging stations along state highways at regular intervals. Through these “alternative fuel corridor” initiatives, you can expect to find charging stations every 30 to 50 miles along state thruways and interstates by the end of 2025. 
Charging stations vary by length and “level” of charge, however. Here are the different EV charging levels explained: 
  • Level 1: Often a home charger, a level 1 charger plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet and takes about 20 hours to slow-charge 124 miles.
  • Level 2:  Commonly used in workplaces or parking lots, level 2 chargers plug into a 208-volt to 240-volt outlet and replenish between 12 to 80 miles per hour. It usually takes about four hours for a full charge. 
  • Level 3 (DCFC and Tesla Superchargers): Sometimes called DC fast chargers, level 3 chargers use a direct current (DC), rather than an alternating current (AC). The result is a recharge rate of up to 20 miles per minute from a 400-volt to 900-volt outlet. You can usually get a full charge in half an hour.
You should also be aware that different manufacturers use different connectors or plugs.
Tesla
has its own proprietary plug and network of Superchargers that can only be used to charge Tesla vehicles. Every other EV in the U.S. uses a J-Plug for Level 1 and Level 2 charges and either a CHAdeMO or CCS (Combo) plug for Level 3 charges. 
Most public chargers that you’ll find in New York are Level 2 chargers, though there are a rapidly increasing number of DC fast chargers being installed. It’s much more difficult to find a public Level 1 charger (due to the hours of charging time it requires), but you can still find several across the state—including areas near Long Island, New York, Ithaca, and Buffalo. 
You can track down EV chargers by level and location yourself through certain apps and websites, as well: 
  • ChargeHub
    : offers an interactive map of EV charging stations near you and can be filtered by level, connector, and network
  • PlugShare
    : offers a frequently updated directory of public charging stations by location, includes pricing per station, check-ins and reviews, and parking information

New York cities with the most EV charging stations

City
Total number of public charging stations
DCFC stations
Tesla stations
Free stations
New York City (incl. Newark, Jersey City)
5,914
1,216
720
1,367
Albany (incl. Schenectady, Troy)
1,267
93
34
106
Rochester
779
27
8
133
Buffalo (incl. Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls)
688
56
16
54
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car in New York?

Charging an electric vehicle in New York is much cheaper than
filling up a tank of gas
. Like gas, however, your EV charging expenses will vary depending on location and network. 
Though the average New York resident pays about $0.22 per kWh on electricity, you can usually expect New York’s public charging stations to charge a little more: between $0.30 and $0.40 per kWh in most cases. Since average electric cars in the U.S. use around 34.6 kWh per 100 miles, you can expect to spend about $8 per 100 miles of range for a home charge, and between $11 and $14 per 100 miles at a public station. 
That said, not all EV charging stations charge by kWh. Some may charge by the hour instead, and others may even use a subscription service with monthly payments. You may also be responsible for added fees, like parking, while you’re there. 
If you happen upon a public Level 1 charger within the state, you’re usually entitled to a free charge, however. The same tends to run true for Level 2 chargers in New York—though be sure to check ahead of time before you arrive at the station without payment. 
If a Level 2 EV charging station is associated with the New York Thruway network, you can actually count on it being free to use. Thruway motorists can also anticipate paying $0.30 per kWh at Level 3 or DCFC stations—all active and upcoming thruway EV stations are currently listed on the
New York Thruway Authority’s EV charging station directory
The Empire State Thruway Partners plans to install at least two DC fast chargers at each Thruway service area across the state before 2026. So these lower-end EV charging rates are certainly something New York EV drivers can look forward to. 
Pro tip: It often takes longer to charge the last 20% of an EV battery, so you’ll typically save money and/or time if you just top it off to 80%. 

New York electric vehicle incentives

With 8,703 public charging stations available, New York is already the third most EV-friendly state in the country—coming just short of Michigan’s 8,753 stations. Though it’s unlikely New York will surpass California’s 34,505 EV station count any time soon, several programs are still in place to further increase EV charging accessibility and improve EV infrastructure. 
New York electric vehicle incentives encourage drivers to buy eco-conscious vehicles. The Charge NY initiative offers a Drive Clean Rebate that awards up to $2,000 to New York residents who purchase one of more than 60 approved electric car models (including plug-in hybrids). 
An added perk? All exclusively electric cars are exempt from state emissions inspections. Depending on your electricity provider, you may also get reduced Time-of-Use (TOU) rates if you charge your electric vehicle during off-peak hours. And that’s all on top of the up to $7,500
federal electric car tax credit
To encourage EV ownership within businesses, New York is offering up to $5,000 of income tax credit for the purchase and installation of workplace charging stations through the end of 2025. Previously, Charge Ready NY also offered multifamily apartment complexes up to $4,000 in rebates for each Level 2 charging port they installed with an additional $500 per port installed in a disadvantaged community. 
Alongside efforts from the New York Thruway, NYPA’s EVolve NY program also aims to implement $0.35/kWh fast charging stations every 50 miles along major interstate corridors. This will open up greater access to state-wide EV charging at a predictable cost with no added session or idle fees. The program also ensures that food, restrooms, and shelter will be within walking distance of each charging station. 

How to save on electric car insurance in New York

While you’re no doubt spending far less on fuel with an electric car in New York,
car insurance for green vehicles
will be higher. This is because electric cars are made with more expensive resources and materials than gas-powered cars, leading to higher-costing repairs. 
Take one of New York’s best-selling gas-powered vehicles, the Nissan Rogue, and compare it to the most popular New York City e-taxi, the Tesla Model 3. Despite being a larger vehicle,
Nissan Rogue insurance costs
amount to about $2,778 a year, while
Tesla Model 3 insurance costs
average $3,212 a year.
Of course,
New York City insurance costs
will hit much harder than literally anywhere else in the state.
Buffalo car insurance costs
, for example, only average $3,757 annually—much more manageable than NYC’s $5,151 average annual insurance cost
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