A new EV charging hub with 88 fast charging ports backed by energy storage in the form of batteries is being launched in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, allowing for electricity to be stored during off-peak times and used to charge EVs during peak times. The chargers can deliver electricity at up to 300 kW and each charger has two ports. The comparison between the cost of EV charging and filling up a gas vehicle at a gas station is misleading, as it does not account for the full cost of fossil fuels, which includes health, environmental, and geopolitical costs. The article also discusses the social costs of road accidents and congestion, highlighting that the true cost of gasoline or diesel is higher than what is reflected in market prices. Tesla has also opened an EV charging hub powered by solar power and battery storage, with 164 charging stalls, showcasing the potential for clean energy solutions in the transportation sector.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/10/88-new-fast-ev-charger-ports-coming-to-brooklyn/