New York ranks among the nation’s leaders in EV ownership, with more than 313,000 registered electric vehicles as of early September 2025—a 2,000% increase since 2015.
But the state is falling short of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s goal to have 2-3 million EVs on the road by 2030 and 10 million by 2050. These targets were set as part of New York’s broader climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Chargers explained
Level 1: This “trickle charger” is the equivalent of plugging into a regular outlet, like the kind you have in your home. It can take up to 50 hours to fully charge an EV.
Level 2: Most commonly found at public charging stations, homes, or at workplaces, and can take four to 10 hours to reach full charge.
Level 3: Also known as “DC Fast Chargers,” these chargers can deliver up to 60 to 80 miles of range in 20 minutes.
Where are the chargers?
Lake Placid: 67 Level 2 charging ports and 16 fast charging ports
Lake George: 48 Level 2 charging ports
Saranac Lake: 35 Level 2 ports and 2 fast charging ports
Old Forge: 20 Level 2 charging ports
North Hudson: 10 Level 2 ports, 16 fast charging ports
More info at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center
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