Reston, Va. (November 11, 2021) – Electrify Commercial, a business unit of Electrify America, has been selected to operate and maintain NYPA’s largest EVolve NY electric vehicle (EV) charging station at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in Queens, New York. Electrify Commercial will help deliver the reliable high quality user experience that EVolve NY customers expect.
Electrify Commercial provides customized end-to-end charging solutions to business-to-business (B2B) customers to enable their electrification objectives. The JFK station is deployed and owned by NYPA as part of its EVolve NY network and will now be operated and maintained by Electrify America.
“Electrify Commercial is thrilled to collaborate with the New York Power Authority and its EVolve NY fast charging network at JFK airport,” said Rachel Moses, director of Commercial Services, Green Cities & Business Development at Electrify America. “Empowering customers to take advantage of fast, convenient, and reliable electric vehicle charging at a major transportation hub like JFK airport is critical to accelerating the future of electric mobility.”
“NYPA aims to make charging as quick and easy as possible and the high-volume JFK parking lot has proven to be a key location for EV drivers, electric taxis and rideshare operators,” said John Markowitz, director of e-Mobility Technology and Engineering at the New York Power Authority. “Part of our statewide EVolve NY EV charging infrastructure network, the hub is helping reduce emissions from the transportation sector and bringing us closer to a clean energy future.”
Conveniently located in the cell phone waiting lot at JFK airport, the station features ten ultra-fast 150-kilowatt (kW) chargers. EVolve NY customers can pay for use at the station via credit or debit cards, or by using the Electrify America mobile app, which provides drivers with a ‘one stop’ solution for all of their mobility needs. Drivers are also supported by Electrify America’s 24/7 customer contact center.
Electrify Commercial will provide NYPA with its industry-leading technological expertise and capabilities leveraged from Electrify America’s deployment and operation of more than 670 charging stations, coast-to-coast. In addition to this proficiency, ongoing research at Electrify America’s Center of Excellence technology test lab will enable a seamless charging experience for EVolve NY customers. Customer experience is of paramount importance to Electrify America as evidenced by earning a “2020 Best in Test” award from Charged EV Magazine.
NYPA’s EVolve NY charging stations at JFK are now a part of Electrify America’s network map and complements its coast-to-coast network of more than 2,900 individual ultra-fast DC chargers. EVolve NY sets the charging price at the JFK station, however Electrify America customers can use charging benefits that may be provided by their electric vehicle manufacturer to cover the cost of charging. Electrify America Pass+ membership pricing is not available at this station.
The announcement follows a previous collaboration between the two entities on EVolve NY charging stations in Oneonta, N.Y. and Syracuse, N.Y. with additional collaborations in development. The new JFK airport station is another step toward the shared goal of accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption and expanding ultra-fast public charging.
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About Electrify America
Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the U.S., is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access. The investment will enable millions of Americans to discover the benefits of electric driving and support the build-out of a nationwide network of workplace, community and highway chargers that are convenient and reliable. Electrify America expects to have more than 1,800 total charging stations with over 10,000 chargers in the United States and Canada by end 2025. During this period, the company will be expanding to 49 states and the District of Columbia, delivering on its commitment to support increased ZEV adoption with a network that is comprehensive, technologically advanced and customer friendly. Electrify America earned the “2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test” award from umlaut, an independent testing & validation company, as published in Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine noting the company’s accessibility and seamless customer experience. Electrify America’s Electrify Home® offers home charging solutions for consumers with flexible installation options. Electrify Commercial® provides expert solutions for businesses looking to develop electric vehicle charging programs. For more, visit www.electrifyamerica.com and media.electrifyamerica.com.
About EVolve NY
EVolve NY is the New York Power Authority’s initiative to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the state. The program creates private-sector partnerships to expand fast-charging infrastructure and make EVs more user-friendly for all New Yorkers. NYPA is installing fast chargers along major interstate corridors, in five major cities and at New York City airports. EVolve NY supports New York State’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and is a key pillar in electrifying the transportation sector. For more information, contact evolveny@nypa.gov or visit www.nypa.gov/innovation/programs/evolveny.