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EVs: The Future is Here

01 / 04

Four Reasons Driving an EV is Awesome

Driving an electric vehicle makes more sense for more people with each passing year.
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02 / 04

EV Charging 101

What you need to know about EV charging.
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03 / 04

EV Drivers Get More Charging Opportunities

Range anxiety is becoming a thing of the past.
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04 / 04

EVolve NY: A Vision for an Electric Future

A major investment in making EV ownership easy and helping the environment.
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Meet New York's EV Drivers

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Enjoying the Clean Country Air

Sara Schultz often hits the road with her husband for birding and hiking. But her favorite drive is the 70-mile one to see her grandchildren. Read More

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charging car in sun glare

New Options for Plugging In

Now that she and her husband have their own home, Carly Alicea has her own charging station for her EV. She also uses the charging stations at her new job. Read More

EVolve NY FAQ

Do EVolve NY charging stations work for any electric vehicle?

Yes, as long as the vehicle has fast charging capability (virtually every new, fully electric car is capable of fast charging, while plug-in hybrid cars that also have gas tanks tend not to be equipped with fast charging). Tesla vehicles can charge via their CHAdeMO port using an adapter (adapters are available at select charging locations).

Can I use my own adapter at an EVolve NY charging station?

New York Power Authority only permits the use of adapters sold by automakers on its chargers. Adapters sold by automakers are certified to work with their vehicles. Use of any other adapter on our chargers is prohibited. The integrity and reliability of third-party adapters cannot be guaranteed and therefore are not permitted on our network. Tesla adapters are available at the following EVolve NY charging locations:

24 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
37 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA
83 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
93 W 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126, USA
25 Orange Street, Albany, NY 12207, Quackenbush
2501 W State St, Olean, NY 14760, USA

Watch our video on how to use the Tesla adapter at an EVolve NY station here.

How much of New York State will EVolve NY charging stations cover?

Ultimately drivers will be able to travel all of New York State with confidence that a charging station is within 50 miles of their location, on average. Charging stations will be located:

Along the state’s major highway corridors, usually within five minutes of the roadway exit
In New York City, Yonkers, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo

How long does it take to charge a vehicle at an EVolve NY charging station?

Typically 15-30 minutes. The actual time depends on:

How much charge there is in the battery
How much charge you want to add to the battery
The vehicle’s charging speed (older EV models generally charge at slower rates).

How much does a typical charging session cost?

Let’s use an example with a hypothetical price of $0.45 per kWh (the standard unit of energy in your EV’s battery). The largest EV batteries on the market today are nearly 100 kWh. To charge a 100kWh battery from 0% to 100% would cost $45. To charge that same battery from 20% to 80% (80% charge is recommended to optimize battery health) would cost $27 ($0.45/kWh x 60% x 100 kWh =$27).

What methods of payment are accepted at charging stations?

Visa and Mastercard are accepted via chip insert American Express and Discover are accepted via swipe Mobile pay as well as on-line payment through various apps.

Your bank or card issuer may put a hold on your account when approving your purchase. Please contact your bank or card issuer directly for more details and any questions.

What should I do if a charger is not working properly?

Each charging station has a phone number to call for 24/7 help in troubleshooting any charging or payment issues. Peace of mind and reliability are EVolve NY’s top priorities; if users cannot initiate charging themselves, the help line can remotely begin the charging session.

Is there an EVolve NY app?

There is no EVolve NY app. Our chargers are administered through the EV Connect and Electrify America networks. Please download the EV Connect and Electrify America apps to use EVolve NY chargers:

Download the EV Connect App
Download the Electrify America App

Do your stations allow space for ADA Use?

Each charging station has a parking space to accommodate wheelchair accessible electric vehicles, including but not limited to, vans and minivans.

Stay Connected to EVolve NY

Follow the progress of EVolve NY as we install EV fastcharging stations near you and provide education about the benefits of EVs.

Learn the Latest

Read about EVolve NY and New York Power Authority developments and access webcasts at the NYPA News page.

Explore NYPA’s Vision

NYPA’s VISION2030 will help you understand the state’s “energy revolution” and EVolve NY’s role in it.

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