19-02-2025
Electric vehicle charging stations open in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) — People who drive electric vehicles can now charge their cars while visiting Watkins Glen.
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced that it installed four electric charging stations in a municipal lot at Clute Park off of state Route 414 in the Village of Watkins Glen. The fast-charging stations are now open for public use and can charge vehicles in as little as 20 minutes in the right conditions.
'We are elated to bring this service to our community and are grateful to the New York Power Authority for their expertise and collaboration as we strive to expand our sustainable actions to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions,' said Watkins Glen Mayor Laurie DeNardo.
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The NYPA said DeNardo supported the state power organization's efforts to install the chargers because more than 1.3 million people visit the area each year for Watkins Glen State Park, the Finger Lakes, and racing. Additionally, DeNardo said local residents had expressed interest in electric vehicle charging service expansions.
With the addition of the new chargers at the southern end of Seneca Lake, the state's EVolve NY network now has a total of 232 chargers at 56 sites. The combined charging system (CCS) connectors in these chargers range from 25 kilowatts to 350 kilowatts, and the new EV chargers in Watkins have the highest charging speed.
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