Highlights
- New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll Joined Senator Jeremy Cooney to Announce Expansion of EVolve NY
- Additional Chargers Bring the Total Statewide to 282 at 66 Locations
- NYPA Plans to Complete 400-charger Network Over the Next Year
- See Photos Here
Four new electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers are now available at the Rochester Institute of Technology's Inn & Conference Center in Henrietta, expanding charging access in the Rochester region and adding to the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) statewide Evolve NY network. Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll joined Senator Jeremy Cooney yesterday to announce the hub, which serves two highway corridors 90 and 390 and brings the total number of EVolve NY fast chargers to 282. The Henrietta station, just south of Rochester, is New York State's latest effort to decarbonize its transportation sector.
"Fast charging is a game changer for EV travel that makes driving across New York State smooth and easy," Driscoll said. "This latest site fills a critical gap in NYPA's network along major highway corridors, helps foster a community culture that recognizes the prioritization by Governor Hochul and the State of emission-free transportation and cleaner air, and makes it easier for New Yorkers to feel confident traversing the state in their electric vehicles."
Senator Jeremy Cooney said, "I've always believed that our state's transportation and climate goals can go hand in hand. Today's announcement is a perfect example of this connection as we celebrate our state's progress in bolstering our infrastructure to make EV use more attainable and continue our efforts to create a cleaner future for New Yorkers. I want to thank Justin Driscoll and the entire team at NYPA for their continued partnership in this mission."
Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson said, "I am pleased that NYPA selected RIT for the installation of four fast charging stations. This enables successful EV travel along a major highway through Henrietta, a significant economic corridor for our region. These measured investments to make EV travel more accessible and reliable are critical to New York reaching our goal of more electric vehicles on our roads, including long-distance EV travel, improving air quality and fueling a more sustainable future."
The fast-charging hub is New York's 9th site funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which supports the strategic deployment of fast chargers near interstate highway exits to make it easier for EV drivers to charge while traveling long distances. The New York State Department of Transportation and the Power Authority developed New York's NEVI plan in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; the New York State Department of Public Service; the New York State Thruway Authority; and the Long Island Power Authority.
The four-charger EVolve NY charging site in Henrietta is off Brooks Road, near NYS 90/390, and convenient to the Frederick Douglass Rochester International Airport. The location was recommended by New York State Empire State Development due to the proximity to the 90/390 thruways and presence of amenities. The chargers are regularly used by RIT students and faculty and are also open to the public.
"The rapid charging stations highlight RIT's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and service to our wider community," said Milagros Concepcion, RIT Associate Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer. "This project showcases the best of collaboration: state leadership advancing a cleaner energy future, NYPA's expertise, and RIT's dedication to practical solutions that work for people in their daily lives."
Henrietta Town Supervisor Stephen L. Schultz said, "The Town of Henrietta has made a significant effort to reduce our carbon footprint and to put in the infrastructure to help others do the same. We upgraded to LED streetlights, supported the installation of more than 100 acres of solar panels, and now benefit from the installation of dozens of electric charging stations at town facilities. We are pleased when other entities such as RIT do the same. We applaud both RIT and NYPA for their contributions towards easing the adverse effects of global climate change."
NYPA has installed 282 fast chargers at 66 locations and plans to complete its 400-charger statewide network over the next year. In 2018, the Power Authority launched the EVolve NY program to expand New York State's fast charging infrastructure along key travel corridors and at New York City airports to accelerate the adoption of EVs and reduce polluting emissions.
On the Electrify America network, the RIT hub consists of four hyper-fast chargers with CCS connectors rated at up to 350 kilowatts (kW). Capable electric vehicles can charge in as little as 20 minutes. Other EVolve NY fast chargers are also available in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region, including in Bath, Skaneateles, Fairport, Victor, Churchville, Spencerport, Phelps, Geneva and Watkins Glen.
"Electrify America is committed to making EV driving effortless and accessible for everyone," said Robert Barrosa, President and CEO of Electrify America. "This new hyper-fast charging hub at RIT strengthens connectivity along two major travel corridors and serves a vibrant community center giving drivers the confidence to go electric without compromise. Together we're accelerating the transition to zero-emission transportation and shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for New York."
Under Governor Kathy Hochul's leadership, New York State is investing nearly $3 billion in zero-emission vehicles and expanding access to clean transit to benefit all New Yorkers, including those in low-income or disadvantaged communities. This will provide low-cost transportation options that reduce emissions and help create cleaner air and healthier communities. Initiatives include the Drive Clean Rebate, EV Make Ready, EVolve NY, Charge Ready NY 2.0, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), the New York School Bus Incentive Program, and the Direct Current Fast Charger Program.
The NEVI program was created as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and provides New York State $175 million in dedicated federal funding to support the strategic deployment of electric vehicle Level 3 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) infrastructure and establish an interconnected network for reliable charging, with an emphasis on locations near interstate highway exits.
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, "Building a sustainable transportation system that meets the needs of New Yorkers in the 21st century demands that we do all can to facilitate the use of clean energy and reduce the harmful impacts of fossil fuels. Fast charging stations like this new one in Henrietta will make it easier for New Yorkers to operate electric vehicles and will help advance us on the road toward reduced vehicle emissions. Thanks to the hard work and partnership with RIT and NYPA, motorists traveling in the Finger Lakes Region along the I-90 and I-390 corridor now have a new and convenient option to charge their vehicles."
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, "New York State's comprehensive strategy to expand access to clean transportation infrastructure through agency and local partnerships is resulting in the installation of new electric vehicle charging stations, like those in the Town of Henrietta, across the state. These conveniently located chargers will provide drivers with a quick, reliable way to power their zero-emission vehicle and help strengthen the connectivity of the State's growing network of EV chargers."
New York State's most recent update to its EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan was approved by the Federal Highway Administration in September 2025. In 2024, Governor Hochul announced the Upstate and Downstate DCFC programs, administered by NYSERDA, that offered a competitive selection process for electric vehicle charger installations. Awards are expected to be announced in early 2026.
New York State currently hosts more than 2,800 public fast chargers at 636 locations, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center. The chargers range in speed from 25 kW to 350 kW, equating to varying charging times.
EV owners can locate public chargers using a variety of sources such as smartphone apps (e.g. EV Connect, Electrify America), third-party route planners (e.g. PlugShare, ABRP), Apple Maps, Google Maps, and vehicle onboard route planners. For a map showing EVolve NY chargers, click here. Credit cards are accepted to charge; no subscription or membership needed
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