The Charge Forward: An Assessment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in New York City

<p>The federal and local New York City (NYC) governments are actively promoting Electric Vehicles (EVs). This capstone project assesses the state of EV charging infrastructure in NYC and its readiness for EV growth. NYC faces unique challenges due to its dense population and limited space for infrastructure. There's a significant disparity between the number of gas pumps and fast EV chargers in the city, with only 170 Level 3/DC (Direct Current) Fast Chargers publicly available. These Level 3 chargers are most important because they can charge an EV in 15 minutes; Level 2 chargers, also considered in the analysis, take 4 or more hours for a full charge.</p> <p>NYC's government, alongside private companies, is working to promote EV adoption and improve charging infrastructure. While the city aims to have all residents live within 2.5 miles of a DC Fast Charger by 2035, I suggest a more ambitious goal of 1 mile. The requirement for all High Volume For Hire Vehicles (Uber and Lyft) to be fully electric or wheelchair accessible by 2030 will increase demand for charging infrastructure, but growth must match demand. The role of the private sector is crucial, but current plans are unclear, highlighting the need for more significant investments and industry coordination.</p> <p>NYC needs urgent expansion of EV charging infrastructure to meet the impending surge in EVs. While efforts have begun, current commitments are likely not enough. NYC and the private sector must act fast to ensure equitable access to EV charging infrastructure.</p> <p>Link to the project: https://christophercali.github.io/Capstone/index.html</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Data Analysis & Visualization

Grantor

The Graduate School and University Center of The City University of New York

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Cali, Christopher S

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Michelle McSweeney

• Digital Humanities
• Energy Policy
• Technology and Innovation
• Transportation and Mobility Management
• Urban, Community and Regional Planning
• EV
• charging
• infrastructure
• NYC
• electric
• chargers

Repository record dc:identifier

https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5724

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