Washington Heights Gets Its First Curbside Electric Car Charger

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — For the first time in its history, Washington Heights has its own publicly accessible electric vehicle charger.

The New York City Department of Transportation just installed a charger on Fort Washington Avenue between West 164th and 165th Streets — near the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

The Curious Uptowner was the first publication to report on the new uptown electric vehicle charger.

There are three different levels for charging electric vehicles:

• Level 1 Charge:
  • Up to 5 miles of range per hour of charging
  • Standard household outlet, Low voltage (120v)
• Level 2 Charge:
  • Up to 20 miles of range per hour of charging
  • Mid-level voltage (240v), commonly used in large appliances like dryers
• Level 3 Charge:
• Over 30 miles of range per 10 minutes of charging
• DC Fast Charging, the fastest charging option (over 480v)

However, the one in Washington Heights is a Level 2 that provides 20 miles of range.

The city has installed 80 chargers across the five boroughs, with a goal of 120 stations.

The Department of Transportation provides a video breaking down the benefits of electric vehicles.

You can find a list of all the electric vehicle charging stations currently open in the city on the DOT's website.