At the 2025 New York International Auto Show, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $30 million investment to further promote the use of electric vehicles. Individuals who purchase or lease more than 60 eligible new electric vehicle models can receive a maximum subsidy of $2,000. Additionally, the state government will significantly expand subsidies for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, increasing the number of available charging stations.
This funding comes from the “Drive Clean Rebate” program, which covers over 60 new types of electric vehicles and is applicable in all 62 counties of New York. The subsidy amount varies depending on the vehicle’s range, with higher subsidies available for electric vehicles with longer ranges. Since the program’s initiation in 2017, it has distributed over 190,000 rebates, assisting in putting over 280,000 electric vehicles on the roads of New York State.
Governor Hochul stated, “We are committed to making electric vehicles more accessible and establishing a robust charging infrastructure so that New Yorkers no longer have to worry about range anxiety. These investments are crucial for creating a clean future, reducing carbon emissions, and generating high-paying job opportunities.”
In terms of charging infrastructure, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is promoting the “Charge Ready NY 2.0” program, which provides subsidies for the installation of level-two charging stations in multi-family residences, workplaces, hotels, and other locations. The subsidy per charging port has been increased from $2,000 to $3,000, with ports in disadvantaged community locations receiving up to $4,000.
Furthermore, the state government has allocated $3 million to support community programs such as electric vehicle test drives, purchases or leases of electric vehicles, and free charging. Charging equipment suppliers can also apply for equipment and network certification qualifications.
To further address public concerns about charging convenience, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has already installed 240 fast-charging stations in ten economic development zones and major transportation corridors like I-87 and I-90 across the state, aiming to complete 400 stations by 2026. Electric vehicles equipped with fast-charging capabilities can be fully charged in as quickly as 20 minutes.
The Power Authority will also establish the state’s largest fast-charging station at LaGuardia Airport, providing 12 charging stations, with a scheduled completion date of August this year. Additionally, New York City plans to install multiple charging centers in municipal parking lots, with projections to add 70 fast-charging stations and 280 future level-two charging access points by 2026.
New York State aims to phase out gasoline vehicles and school diesel buses by 2035 to create a clean transportation system. Currently, over 17,000 public charging stations have been installed, making New York the second-highest state in terms of public charging infrastructure, following only California. There are also over 4,000 semi-public charging stations located in various office and residential communities.