By Michael Elkins
Revel, a Brooklyn based electric mobility and infrastructure company, announced Monday that the company aims to expand the number of available fast chargers for electric vehicles across New York City.
The company plans to develop and open five new EV fast charging “superhubs” across multiple boroughs to add 136 public charging stalls, open 24/7 and compatible with any EV. The largest site will be located in Queens, and is set to feature 60 stalls, with smaller hubs in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Most sites are scheduled to open by the end of this year.
“Making fast, reliable electric vehicle charging accessible across New York City’s five boroughs is at the foundation of reducing emissions in our city,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi in Revel’s press release. “We applaud Revel’s infrastructure investment in New York City, which will make it easier for drivers to go electric.”
Last year Revel installed the city’s first vehicle-to-grid two-way charging system and has received grant money from a New York state program spurring clean transportation. In November, Revel said they intend to open additional sites in major U.S. cities in 2023.
John Markowitz, senior director for eMobility at the New York Power Authority, was also quoted in the announcement. “New York State has made significant investments in electrifying the transportation sector and encouraging drivers to choose zero-emission vehicles. Building out charging infrastructure in New York City is a key part of the equation,” Markowitz said.