New York is experiencing rapid growth in electric vehicle adoption, with projections of three million EVs on the road by 2030. As more drivers transition to electric vehicles, establishing sufficient charging infrastructure becomes increasingly important to meet the rising demand. Community spaces such as schools, hospitals, and libraries are well-suited for charging stations because of their frequent use and longer parking durations.
New York State provides a variety of programs offering financial incentives and discounts to help install EV charging stations at businesses, workplaces, municipal centers, and community institutions. Below is a summary of key state and utility programs:
State Programs
Charge Ready NY 2.0
This initiative provides incentives to public, private, and nonprofit entities for installing Level 2 EV charging stations at workplaces, residential complexes, and public facilities managed by state or municipal governments. Extra bonuses are available for sites within Disadvantaged Communities.
NEVI Program
New York will receive $175 million in federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years to deploy fast chargers along major highways and EV corridors.
Municipal ZEV Program
The Department of Environmental Conservation offers grants and rebates for local governments to purchase zero-emission vehicles and set up public charging infrastructure, including hydrogen refueling stations.
Workplace Charging Tax Credit
Employers and businesses can obtain a tax credit of up to $5,000 for purchasing and installing electric vehicle chargers through the end of 2025.
P-12 Clean Green Schools Initiative
This program supports schools by covering up to 100% of the costs for studies that help develop plans for adopting electric school buses and installing charging infrastructure, depending on community status.
Inflation Reduction Act
Residents in eligible low-income or rural areas may qualify for a 30% federal tax credit, up to $1,000, for installing a home EV charger.
Utility Programs
EV Make-Ready Program
This program offers incentives to reduce or cover infrastructure expenses for installing Level 2 or DC fast chargers at different locations.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Make-Ready Pilot
Schools and organizations electrifying their medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets can access incentives covering up to 90% of utility-side infrastructure costs for installing charging stations.
