The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – and Revel have begun the installation of 24 electric vehicle fast chargers at JFK Airport, more than doubling the airport’s existing electric vehicle charging capacity. The new chargers will be operational in early 2025, available around-the-clock to the public and for-hire vehicles.
The expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Port Authority facilities is a significant element of its climate efforts. Port Authority’s wide-ranging net-zero roadmap outlines several concrete steps to achieve the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including assisting the transition to electric vehicles through widespread and accessible charging infrastructure. JFK is already home to 22 electric vehicle chargers.
“Meeting the needs of for-hire-vehicle drivers and others visiting our airports is a top priority at the Port Authority,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We want to support the shift to clean energy at our facilities, and that includes partnering with companies like Revel to make sure electric vehicle charging infrastructure is available, accessible and convenient for everyone.”
This installation is the second such partnership between the Port Authority and Revel, which is also installing 48 fast charging ports directly adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. The charging station near LaGuardia will be fully operational in late-2025 as the largest public fast-charging station near an airport in the nation.
“It’s impossible to electrify rideshare without an abundance of charging near the airports,” said Frank Reig, Co-founder and CEO, Revel. “In partnering with the Port Authority at JFK, Revel has now cemented plans for the largest public fast charging stations at both of New York’s home turf airports. Revel’s JFK site will be one of the most used fast charging stations in the country, and with the Port Authority’s support, we’re on track to open it in a matter of months.”
With this installation, JFK will host a total of 46 publicly accessible fast charging ports. More chargers will lead to shorter charge wait times across the airport, allowing for more zero-emission pick-ups and drop-offs, smoother flow of vehicles and less congestion. For airside vehicles used by airlines and airport operations, the agency is also working to build charging infrastructure for electric airside vehicles such as baggage tractors and airplane tows.
“The electric chargers currently at JFK are heavily used, and we are delighted to respond to this strong demand for charging equipment so that the airport can accommodate even more electric vehicles,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “This partnership with Revel is another major step in the Port Authority’s commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while supporting the transportation ecosystem around us to reach the same goal.”
