Install EV Chargers in Manhattan, New York

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Manhattan, New York. 14 existing public charging locations (0 DC fast, 14 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Manhattan address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Manhattan, New York is served by 14 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 45 individual chargers — an average of 3.2 chargers per site. Of those locations, 0 (0%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 14 (100%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Manhattan is Tesla Destination with 11 locations, followed by FLO with 1. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 0 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 Manhattan and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Manhattan

Manhattan's EV charging landscape is uniquely characterized by an overwhelming reliance on Tesla Destination, which operates 79% of the city's 14 public charging locations, all of which are Level 2. This heavy concentration on a single network raises important considerations regarding reliability and service diversity for any new operator entering the market. With no DC fast charging options available, the entire charging infrastructure currently caters to longer dwell times, creating a significant gap for quick charging solutions. As Manhattan drivers seek rapid top-ups outside the city, there is an untapped potential to introduce fast charging stations, making it a prime opportunity for developers looking to enhance the region’s EV offerings.

Manhattan charging by the numbers

Locations
14
Chargers
45
DC Fast locations
0
Level 2 locations
14

DC fast share: 0% of locations. Level 2 share: 100%. Average chargers per site: 3.2. Average DC fast power: 0 kW.

Manhattan charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
Tesla Destination runs 79% of public locations across 4 networks.
Mix
0% DC fast / 100% Level 2 across 14 locations

Charging networks in Manhattan

The following operators run public charging in Manhattan, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Manhattan

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Manhattan, sorted by power level.

  1. Icon Parking 175 W 90th Street - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10024 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  2. 4320 Broadway-PARK-it - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10033 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  3. 506 W 181 St Garage-PARK-it - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10033 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  4. 528 W 162nd Garage-PARK-it - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10033 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  5. iPark 400 E 85th St - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10028 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  6. Icon Parking 235 W 48th - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10036 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  7. Center Park 250 Albany - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10280 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  8. Icon Parking 205 E 63rd St - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10065 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  9. IMPark 188 E 78th St - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10075 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  10. Icon Parking 360 E 65th - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10065 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  11. Icon Parking 202 E 18th Street - Tesla Destination — Manhattan, NY, 10003 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  12. GMC 127 East 83rd — Manhattan, NY, 10028 (EV Connect · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)

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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 Manhattan specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 0 DC fast and 14 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 Manhattan, New York?
There are 14 public electric vehicle charging locations in Manhattan, New York, with a combined 45 individual chargers. 0 locations offer DC fast charging and 14 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Manhattan?
Tesla Destination operates the most public charging locations in Manhattan with 11 sites, followed by FLO with 1 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Manhattan?
Level 2 EV chargers in Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Most Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Manhattan 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 Manhattan take to become profitable?
Payback in Manhattan 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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