NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx
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New York City will break ground in 2026 on its at Hunts Point in the Bronx, featuring 32 DC fast chargers and 10 Level 2 ports.
The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access. MN8 Energy, a New York-based solar developer selected by the New York City Economic Development Corp., will develop the depot alongside a 12,500-square-foot multipurpose welcome center and workforce development hub.
“This exciting, pioneering project will bring much-needed freight EV charging to Hunts Point and advance the city’s transition to cleaner and more efficient ground transportation of goods,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Adolfo Carrión Jr.
The welcome center will house shared lobby and interpretive spaces, a convenience store with room for two restaurants, and a dedicated 3,600-square-foot workforce development area featuring classrooms, offices and a multipurpose room. MN8 Energy plans to partner with local nonprofits to offer on-site training and job placement for residents.
The project delivers on commitments in the city’s Hunts Point Forward plan, a 15-year vision backed by $40 million from Mayor Eric Adams to create economic opportunity and improve quality of life in the South Bronx neighborhood.
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As part of the Bronx Is Breathing initiative, Mack Trucks has delivered its first Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle to Royal Waste under a $10 million New York State Energy Research and Development Authority grant. The initiative aims to reduce air pollution and expand electrification in communities like Hunts Point.
“This project demonstrates how clean transportation helps create a healthier, more prosperous future for all,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America.
The new charging depot will support ongoing efforts to shift freight to cleaner modes, including adjacent barge-based transloading sites known as Blue Highway facilities that will reduce truck traffic for material and food transportation.
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