You can get a Federal tax rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle. The tax rebate is up to $7,500 (based on the battery size).

Electric vehicles can use carpool lanes on the Long Island Expressway. The number of passengers does not matter.

Learn about electric vehicle Federal tax incentives.

Learn about the New York State Clean Pass Vehicle program.

Curbside Charging Program

Department of Transportation (DOT) has installed 100 public curbside EV chargers across all 5 boroughs. This is in partnership with Con Edison and charging provider FLO.

EV owners pay for curbside charging on a per hour basis using FLO's mobile app or a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) card. These parking spaces are reserved for actively charging EVs only. Vehicles parked in these spaces but not actively charging may be ticketed by the NYPD.

In addition to the “EV Charging Only” regulations at curbside charges, users are still responsible for complying with existing on-street parking regulations, including metered parking regulations. 

Find curbside charging locations.

Contact FLO for issues with curbside FLO EV chargers:

• Online: FLO.com/new-york-city
• Phone: (855) 543-8356

Municipal Lots and Garages Charging Program

DOT is building a network of EV Charging Station Hubs offering Level 2 and DC Fast Charging options (up to 150kw) at DOT-owned public parking facilities across the City. This is in partnership with New York Power Authority (NYPA) and EV Connect.

Drivers must pay for parking at the municipal lots and follow the posted parking regulation signs.

The city currently operates three DC fast charging hubs at the following city-owned public parking facilities: 

• Court Square Municipal Parking Garage in Queens 
• Queens Borough Hall Municipal Parking Garage in Queens 
• Delancey/Essex Municipal Parking Garage in Manhattan

Contact EV Connect for issues with EV Connect Garage & Lot Chargers:

• By Email: driver_support@evconnect.com
• Phone: (866) 816-7584

To report an EV Charger issue in a Municipal Garage or Lot, visit the Public Garages and Parking Lots page.

Learn More

You can learn more about the curbside charging program, DOT's EV charging programs, and charger locations online.

Learn more about curbside EV charging.

Find locations of public electric vehicle chargers nationwide.

Submit feedback about the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) offers general public access to fleet chargers located in publicly accessible locations for a fee. Participants must have a ChargePoint card.

Learn more about DCAS public charging ports.

The public chargers are located in:

Bronx

Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course
189 Van Cortlandt Ave W
Bronx, NY 10471

Van Cortlandt Park Shandler Rec Area
Ballfield Lot
Bronx, NY 10467

Manhattan 

Icahn Stadium
10 Central Road
New York, NY 10035

Queens

Central Storehouse
66-26 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, NY 11379

World’s Fair Marina
109-5 Marina Road
Corona, NY 11368 

Rockaway Beach
102 32 Street
Queens, NY 11691 

Staten Island

Midland Beach, Lot 8
920 Father Capodanno Blvd,
Midland Beach, NY 10305

Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex
625 Father Capodanno Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305

Report a Problem

To report a problem with DCAS public charging ports, send an email to NYCFleet@dcas.nyc.gov.

Electric Vehicle Charger Home Installation

EV chargers require a direct connection to an electrical panel in a home. A licensed electrician must complete the installation. They can handle the permit requirements for the installation.

Reducing Electricity Costs for Vehicle Charging

Most customers pay for electricity based on a flat rate. This means that the cost of electric is the same no matter what time you use it.

You can use "late night electricity" to save money. This means electricity used during overnight is cheaper. Electricity used during the day is more expensive.

Homeowners can take advantage of late-night electricity billing by either:

• Adding a second electric meter
• Choosing to pay for electricity based on "time of use"