New York City and the New York Power Authority have chosen the Brooklyn-based company it's electric to develop a permanent curbside EV charging network. The project covers all five boroughs and aims to replace existing pilot infrastructure with hundreds of new charging stations over the next three years.
The Department of Transportation plans to grow the PlugNYC network from 88 Level 2 charging points to 700. This expansion focuses on neighborhoods with high numbers of rideshare drivers and limited off-street parking. Currently, more than 80 000 rideshare drivers operate in the city, many of whom rely on street parking.
The initiative supports the Green Rides mandate, which requires all Uber and Lyft trips licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission to be electric or accessible by 2030. Officials expect the new infrastructure to improve charging access for both professional drivers and residents in underserved areas.
Maverick Construction will handle engineering and building services for the project. The company previously collaborated with it's electric on a charging program in Boston in 2025. The network will utilize a backend platform from SWTCH Energy, while the chargers themselves will be manufactured in Queens.
