New Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open on Thruway

The New York State Thruway has just opened six new fast electric vehicle charging stations at a popular Hudson Valley rest area.

If you drive an electric vehicle and have had a hard time finding a place to "charge your ride" the folks at the New York State Thruway Authority have some great news as they have just opened six new universal fast electric vehicle charging stations in Ulster County, NY.

NYS Thruway Plattekill Service Area Adds More

Over the last few years, numerous rest areas along the New York State Thruway have undergone major renovations and upgrades to give drivers along the 426-mile mainline road that connects New York City and Buffalo more options to eat, fuel up, and rest. The Plattekill rest area completed most of its new upgrades in the last year or so adding Burger King, Starbucks, and one of the Hudson Valley's only Chick-fil-A restaurants.

Now that great food options are available, the folks that operate all of the Thruway Service Areas, Applegreen have also made charging all EVs much easier for anyone who drives an electric vehicle. They have recently added six new universal fast electric vehicle charging stations at the Plattekill Service Area on the northbound side of the NYS thruway between exits 17 and 18 according to the NYS Thruway Authority.

Where to Charge an Electric Vehicle on the New York State Thruway

The NYS Thruway now offers level 2, & 3 chargers along with the Applegreen "Electric" option at various rest areas and park and rides. Level 2 stations are free to use and located at nine commuter park and ride lots off of the Thruway’s mainline system including stations at the Rockland and Westchester Landing and the commuter park and ride lots in New Paltz (Exit 18) and Catskill (Exit 21). It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge using a level 2 charger.

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They also offer more than 45 Level 3 chargers and the Applegreen "Electric" option on the Thruway at Service Areas in Angola, Ardsley, Modena, New Baltimore, Oneida, and Plattekill, to name a few. Not all locations are fully operational yet but they will be soon. You can see every available changing station online here. Level 3 stations are capable of charging vehicles in approximately 30 minutes.