Install EV Chargers in Long Island City, New York

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Long Island City, New York. 20 existing public charging locations (2 DC fast, 18 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Long Island City address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Long Island City, New York is served by 20 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 137 individual chargers — an average of 6.8 chargers per site. Of those locations, 2 (10%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 18 (90%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Long Island City is Tesla Destination with 6 locations, followed by Blink Network with 5. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 90 kW, which puts most fast-charging stalls in the modern 150 kW–350 kW class capable of delivering a meaningful state-of-charge top-up in 15–30 minutes for a typical EV.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI, combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer below to enter any address in Long Island City and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Long Island City

Long Island City features a diverse public charging landscape with 20 locations operated by seven distinct networks, allowing drivers to choose based on power and amenities rather than sticking to one brand. Tesla Destination leads the market with 30% of the sites, while the two DC fast charging locations, averaging 90 kW, offer a legacy power level compared to newer entrants that might provide faster options in the future. At 10% of total locations, these DC fast chargers cater to those needing quick top-ups, while the majority of the infrastructure supports longer dwell times with Level 2 chargers. This competitive mix of operators and charging types presents opportunities for strategic site development that addresses both immediate EV needs and future growth.

Long Island City charging by the numbers

Locations
20
Chargers
137
DC Fast locations
2
Level 2 locations
18

DC fast share: 10% of locations. Level 2 share: 90%. Average chargers per site: 6.8. Average DC fast power: 90 kW.

Long Island City charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
Tesla Destination runs 30% of public locations across 7 networks.
Average DC fast power
90 kW (fastest stall: 120 kW)
High-power share
0% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
10% DC fast / 90% Level 2 across 20 locations
Estimated DC ports
6 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Long Island City

The following operators run public charging in Long Island City, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Long Island City

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Long Island City, sorted by power level.

  1. General Motors Gas — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (FLIPTURN · DC Fast · 120 kW)
  2. Empire Cadillac of Long Island City — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (RED_E · DC Fast · 60 kW)
  3. 430809 Avalon Riverview North — Long Island City, NY, 11109 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 11.5 kW)
  4. The Forge — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 8.6 kW)
  5. Hunters Point South Crossing — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 8.6 kW)
  6. Fifth Street Lofts — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 8.6 kW)
  7. Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (TURNONGREEN · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  8. MTP Parking 31-00 47th Ave - Tesla Destination — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  9. MTP Parking 41-42 24th Street - Tesla Destination — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  10. 4545 Center Blvd-TF Cornerstone LIC - Tesla Destination — Long Island City, NY, 11109 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  11. Little Man Parking (Queens West) - Tesla Destination — Long Island City, NY, 11109 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  12. iPark 43-25 Hunter Street - Tesla Destination — Long Island City, NY, 11101 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in New York we cover with full charging data and site profitability scoring — useful for comparing footprints across the state.

How profitability scores work

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand is modeled from registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — including DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Long Island City specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 2 DC fast and 18 Level 2 sites, and the typical dwell profile of the surrounding land use. The result is a per-address score plus a recommended configuration — number of stalls, target power level and network — that maximises projected revenue.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Long Island City, New York?
There are 20 public electric vehicle charging locations in Long Island City, New York, with a combined 137 individual chargers. 2 locations offer DC fast charging and 18 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Long Island City?
Tesla Destination operates the most public charging locations in Long Island City with 6 sites, followed by Blink Network with 5 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Long Island City?
Level 2 EV chargers in Long Island City typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready. DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Long Island City?
Most Long Island City projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with New York state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Long Island City?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Long Island City energizes in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear.
How long does an EV charger in Long Island City take to become profitable?
Payback in Long Island City depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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