Programs
Money and rules in New York.
Summarized from the Department of Energy's Laws and Incentives record, pulled
2026-09-10, with a link to the original beside each one. Programs change and most of them run out
of money, so check the current terms with whoever runs it before you count on it.
Funding
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate
Funding
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Charge Ready NY program offers rebates for public and private entities toward the purchase and installation of Level 2 EV chargers at public parking facilities, workplaces, and multi-unit dwellings. Rebates are available for $3,000 per port.
Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding
Funding
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) provides funding for diesel vehicle replacement projects detailed in the Clean Transportation NY Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (Plan). The projects are funded by New York’s portion of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research and Development Funding
Funding
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Transportation Program provides funding for projects that enhance mobility, improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and diversify transportation methods and fuels through research and development of advanced technologies.
Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit
Funding
A state tax credit is available for alternative fuel vehicle fueling infrastructure installed in the state. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the infrastructure cost, up to a $5,000 credit.
Rules that affect an installation
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Make-Ready Requirements
Rule
Beginning December 28, 2023, new construction of parking facilities that can accommodate between 50 and 200 parking spaces must designate at least 10% of parking spaces as EV make-ready parking spaces.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Homeowners' Associations
Rule
Homeowner associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of an EV charger in a homeowner’s designated parking space. Associations may put reasonable restrictions on EV chargers located on property owned by associations or in common spaces.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Building Standards
Rule
When adopting a new code after Dec. 31, 2026, the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council will require new buildings with new off-street parking to provide a minimum number of EV-ready spaces and installed EV charging stations, to be specified by the council.
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Charging Infrastructure Support
Context
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) EVolve NY program has allocated up to $250 million to support EVs and address charging infrastructure gaps throughout the state. EVolve NY implements this funding in phases.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Signage and Parking Space Regulation
Context
Individuals may not stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specifically designated for parking and charging EVs unless the motor vehicle is an EV. Any vehicle that is not actively charging may not park in designated EV charging parking spaces.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Policies for Condominiums
Rule
Condominium associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV chargers in a homeowner’s designated parking space. Condominium associations may put reasonable restrictions on EV chargers, but the policies may not significantly increase the cost of the EV chargers or prohibit installation.
Public Utility Definition
Rule
According to the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), electric vehicle (EV) chargers are not defined as electric plants and owners and operators of chargers are not defined as electric corporations.
Federal programs
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to $36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program.
Electric Vehicle Charging on Federal Property
Context
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) or any federal agency may install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for federal employees and others authorized to park at federal facilities to charge their privately owned vehicles.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
Funding
The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on transportation networks.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees
Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging stations.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors.
Other New York EV programs on the public record
These are about vehicles rather than chargers. Listed so you know they exist,
each one linking to its AFDC entry.