New York City Selected Contractor for EV Charger Expansion
Maverick Corporation will install 600 curbside chargers to support electric vehicle drivers across all five boroughs.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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The City of New York and the New York Power Authority have tapped Maverick Corporation to lead the infrastructure buildout for the PlugNYC charging network. This initiative will bring 600 additional curbside chargers to the area over the next three years to serve drivers lacking off-street parking.
Why it matters
The expansion addresses a critical infrastructure gap for local electric vehicle owners and taxi drivers who cannot charge at home. By scaling accessibility, the city aims to meet the electrification requirements of the Green Rides Initiative for TLC-licensed vehicles.
Maverick Corporation will deploy 600 new curbside chargers across all five boroughs through 2029. This follows the firm's previous experience completing similar infrastructure projects in Boston in 2025.
The players
Maverick Corporation
An engineering and construction firm with 30 years of experience in utility coordination and electrical infrastructure buildouts.
it's electric
A charging network provider selected by city and state authorities to expand curbside accessibility for electric vehicles.
New York Power Authority
The state agency overseeing power infrastructure and energy policy that partnered on the selection of the charging network provider.
Taxi and Limousine Commission
The municipal regulatory body managing for-hire vehicle licensing and the transition of the local taxi fleet to electric power.
The details
Maverick Corporation will manage the end-to-end design and utility coordination required to install the new charging units. Installations are strategically prioritized for residential areas with high densities of Taxi and Limousine Commission drivers who currently lack access to private off-street parking. This deployment replaces older pilot infrastructure to modernize the city's overall electric vehicle support capacity.
Timeline
Maverick completed a similar infrastructure buildout in Boston in 2025.
The city and the New York Power Authority selected it's electric for the project in August 2026.
The 600-charger rollout is scheduled for completion between 2026 and 2029.
All TLC-licensed Uber and Lyft trips must be electric or accessible by the 2030 Green Rides Initiative deadline.
The Home Front
This project aligns with the New York City Green Rides Initiative, which mandates that all TLC-licensed ride-share trips must be performed by electric or accessible vehicles by 2030. It represents a significant shift in urban planning, prioritizing public charging access to support residential electrification goals.
If you are a local driver, watch for new installation activity in areas with high taxi usage as the city upgrades its charging footprint. Check the official city portal periodically to see if new curbside charging locations become available for public use near your home.
The takeaway
The city is significantly increasing its capacity for electric vehicles to accommodate the transition of the taxi fleet and personal EV adoption. Residents who rely on street parking should track official neighborhood development updates to identify new charging options as they come online.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to modernize infrastructure on our Electric Vehicles section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CHARGED Electric Vehicles Magazine.
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