New York City has approved plans for its largest publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging station to date, to be built on a 2.6-acre site near John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to Electrek.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation, or NYCEDC, said it finalized the sale of the city-owned parcel in late December to Wildflower, a New York-based developer focused on sustainable urban infrastructure. Wildflower paid $8.9 million for the land, which lies between the Nassau Expressway and Rockaway Boulevard, just north of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Plans for the site include 65 EV charging points and public parking spaces at launch, with at least 12 DC fast chargers. The facility will operate 24 hours a day and is designed to scale as demand increases. The layout will also accommodate larger vehicles, including electric trucks, reflecting growing interest in electrifying commercial transport.
The project was first announced in March 2024. Following completion of the land sale, Wildflower said it expects construction to begin in 2026.
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As part of the agreement, Wildflower committed to community-focused measures requested by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. These include a target that 30% of outreach will involve minority- and women-owned business enterprises, as well as hosting a local hiring event in coordination with borough and city council offices.
“These types of projects are critical in meeting New York City’s ambitious sustainability goals, and when completed, Wildflower’s parking station will serve as a great resource for New Yorkers who are making a green transition toward electric vehicles,” said Andrew Kimball, who was president and chief executive of NYCEDC at the time the deal was agreed.
The charging hub forms part of New York City’s Green Economy Action Plan, unveiled in 2024, which seeks to expand EV charging infrastructure and accelerate the shift toward lower-carbon transportation across the city.