88 New Fast EV Charger Ports Coming To Brooklyn - CleanTechnica

CleanTechnica reports that 88 new fast electric vehicle (EV) charging ports are being installed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, supported by a 9.6 MWh battery energy storage system. This installation, a collaboration between XCharge North America and Energy Plus, represents the East Coast’s largest battery-backed fast-charging hub. The batteries enable the facility to store electricity during off-peak hours when rates are lower and use it to charge EVs during peak demand times, reducing costs and strain on the grid. The hub will feature 44 dual-head chargers capable of delivering up to 300 kW each, allowing simultaneous charging of 88 EVs with dynamic power allocation between vehicles. The article also addresses misconceptions about the cost of public EV charging compared to gasoline or diesel fueling. While the upfront cost of EV charging may seem high relative to pump prices of $3–$4 per gallon, this comparison overlooks the substantial external costs of fossil fuels. According to an International Monetary Fund report cited, when