Where to charge EVs in Long Island New York
We have entered the most exciting and transformative decade for electricity since Edison invented the light bulb. Electric vehicles are taking over the roads, and in support of New York State's carbon reduction goals and our commitment towards a carbon-free future, East Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is here to help you "go electric." Whether you own an EV or are considering buying one, the info below will help guide your decisions.
Where can I charge my EV in Long Island NY
Across Long Island, there are 747 publicly available higher-level chargers, with 269 of them the superfast variety and 478 level 2 ports, which can charge a car in four to eight hours. Long Island accounts for almost 30 percent of New York's EV ownership, with 32,090 vehicles, a higher percentage than any other state region. More than 26 percent of the state's current DC fast charging ports are sited on Long Island. In addition, there is a popular level 2 charging unit at the shopping center at 656 Commack Road in Commack and a municipal-owned parking lot at 209 East Ave. in Riverhead. Four DC Fast Chargers in both Riverhead and Commack can charge select EV models to 80% in as little as 20 minutes.
How to find EV charging stations
There are more than 56,000 EV charging stations with about 148,000 charging ports across the country. In addition, there are numerous apps and websites that allow you to find a public charging station, like PlugShare, Open Charge Map, and ChargeHub. Some apps will even tell you whether the station is currently occupied. Most public charging stations are Level 2 as they offer decent charging speeds, around 20 to 25 miles of range in an hour.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car on Long Island?
Depending on the kWh of the electric vehicle battery, the cost of one-time full battery charge for an electric vehicle can range from around $8.40 to $21 when you charge at home. The cost of charging at a public station will vary depending on the power source. But to ballpark it, the average price per kWh is between $0.40 and $0.70, and you get around 3 to 4 miles for every kWh. However, there are free, pay-as-you-go, or subscription-based, with prices set by networks or property owners.
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