it’s electric Selected to Build New York City’s 700-Charger Curbside EV Network

Brooklyn-born and Queens-manufactured it’s electric will replace New York City’s pilot curbside EV charging infrastructure with a permanent network of 700 chargers spanning all five boroughs.

it’s electric, a U.S. leader in curbside electric vehicle charging, announced on LinkedIn September 15, 2026, that it has been officially selected by the City of New York and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build out the city’s permanent curbside EV charging network. The company will replace the city’s current pilot infrastructure and install hundreds of new curbside chargers over the next three years.

The chargers were designed by it’s electric at its Brooklyn headquarters and will be manufactured in Queens by Boyce Technologies. That means the infrastructure supporting New York City’s clean transportation future will be designed and manufactured within New York City, strengthening the city’s role as a center for transportation innovation.

The announcement follows an early August announcement from the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) detailing the expansion of the PlugNYC curbside EV charging program from 88 heavily used Level 2 charging points across the city to 700. The expansion is intended to support New York City’s climate goals by facilitating the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to EVs.

Transportation is one of New York City’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The city’s approach to curb management also calls for using limited curb space to meet a broader range of public needs.

For the expansion, NYC DOT is building on its partnership with NYPA through a contract with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, allowing the city to procure contractors capable of meeting its requirements for curbside charging infrastructure construction, equipment and operation.

“New York City is our home, it’s where it’s electric was born. From Crown Heights to Jackson Heights, our solution was designed for every neighborhood and every block that we love across this city. Just as fire hydrants are on every street, our vision is for EV chargers to become that normal, infrastructure New York’s kids simply grow up with,” said Nathan King, co-founder and CEO of it’s electric.

King said the project is also about jobs, domestic manufacturing and local businesses. He said the company believes climate solutions can serve as economic engines while improving air quality in densely populated neighborhoods. He added that every charger powering electric transportation in cities where the company operates across North America will be built in Queens.

The network is targeted at neighborhoods with high concentrations of TLC and rideshare drivers and limited off-street parking, areas that have historically received less attention from private charging companies.

New York City has more than 80,000 rideshare drivers, most of whom park on the street rather than in a garage or driveway. That lack of access to home charging has been a major obstacle to EV adoption among these drivers. it’s electric’s curbside network is intended to remove that barrier by making EV ownership more accessible and affordable for drivers who depend heavily on their vehicles.

The contract also makes curbside charging an important part of the physical infrastructure supporting New York’s climate commitments. The city’s Green Rides initiative requires all Uber and Lyft trips licensed by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission to be electric or accessible by 2030. The requirement is part of a broader effort under OneNYC to achieve an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

it’s electric’s network provides infrastructure needed to support that transition.

“The Mamdani administration is taking aggressive action to address the climate crisis and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For the transportation sector, our main goal is making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to walk, bike, and take transit,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. “But for those who still drive, we need to dramatically accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. This initiative will make charging more affordable and convenient, helping support the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and expand charging access to TLC-licensed drivers and residents of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods underserved by private charging options.”

NYPA President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll said the authority welcomes the infrastructure and charger collaboration, adding that expanded curbside charging will make it easier for drivers to choose EVs while supporting reliable and accessible charging and reducing transportation-related emissions.

Uber Senior Director of Public Policy Josh Gold said more accessible charging is critical for helping Uber drivers transition to EVs. Rideshare drivers travel significantly more miles than the average motorist, he said, meaning charging located where drivers actually need it can provide substantial air-quality benefits while strengthening the charging network for all drivers.

Designing and manufacturing the chargers in Queens also positions the project as a local economic-development initiative. In addition to construction employment, the project will create manufacturing opportunities by keeping the supply chain for New York City’s clean-energy transition within the five boroughs.

The company’s connection to New York’s green economy dates to 2023, when it’s electric approached the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to build its first pilot at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park. The pilot, developed with Hyundai CRADLE, was the first of its kind and became known as “Pilot Zero” for the city’s Climate Innovation Pilot Program, now known as Pilots at BAT.

it’s electric chose Newlab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard for its headquarters and has continued expanding its workforce there.

“When it came to choosing a partner for a project of this scale, it’s electric was first on a list of one for us, one of the easiest decisions we’ve made,” said Diarmuid Clancy, president of Maverick EV Services. “They are incredibly smart, creative, and genuine experts at what they do. New York State has long been a leader in advancing greener, more sustainable transportation infrastructure, and for both of us, this contract is the culmination of years of work in service of that goal, and we’re proud Partners of this initiative.”

Maverick Corporation will provide engineering and construction services, while the network’s backend platform will be provided by it’s electric’s longtime partner, SWTCH Energy.

The charger design is an original collaboration between it’s electric and international industrial design firm Billings Jackson Design. The resulting hardware eliminates bulky infrastructure and is designed to integrate EV charging into dense urban neighborhoods.

NYCEDC President and CEO Anthony Shorris said the project demonstrates what can happen when New York City supports local entrepreneurs and gives them an opportunity to test their ideas in real-world conditions. He said the original Brooklyn Army Terminal pilot helped establish a model for supporting climate innovation, and the expansion into a citywide network shows how public support can help early-stage companies scale solutions that create jobs and strengthen industries while delivering benefits to New Yorkers.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation President and CEO Lindsay Greene said the organization is proud to support innovative Navy Yard tenants such as it’s electric. She said companies focused on clean transportation can help expand access to sustainable transportation while creating jobs and careers for New Yorkers.

Alongside the contract announcement, it’s electric revealed that it had closed an oversubscribed bridge financing round to support its rapid growth. The round was led by Halogen Ventures, with participation from Wisdom Ventures, Future Communities, E8 Angels, DiPalo Ventures, Alumni Ventures and Gaingels, along with returning investors Uber, Failup, Gratitude Railroad and The Partnership Fund for New York City. The financing brings it’s electric’s total funding raised to $15 million.

“We are proud to back it’s electric and excited to see investment in this critical infrastructure by the Department of Transportation,” said Maria Gotsch, president and CEO of the Partnership Fund for New York City. “It’s electric is exactly the kind of company we target for investment: it’s solving both an infrastructure problem and a civic problem, applying new technology to help future-proof New York City while benefitting every day New Yorkers.”

Gotsch said the partnership will help more drivers switch to EVs, keep manufacturing in Queens and spread the benefits of EVs, including cleaner air and quieter streets.

“The best infrastructure companies solve problems that seem inevitable in hindsight,” said Jesse Draper, founding partner of Halogen Ventures. “Halogen Ventures invested in it’s electric early and remains bullish because the team cracked a fundamental challenge others could not, building an elegant and scalable solution to an enormous problem.”

Draper said New York is only the beginning for it’s electric.

Newlab Co-founder and Executive Chairman David Belt said his organization has worked alongside it’s electric as the company progressed from an idea to prototypes, its first pilots in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and expansion to Detroit through the Newlab network. He said the move to citywide deployment in New York represents a significant moment for both the company and the city as it scales a sustainable curbside charging model across all five boroughs.

Tech:NYC President and CEO Julie Samuels said the selection of it’s electric for the 700-charger network demonstrates what can happen when New York gives homegrown technology companies opportunities to build and solve real-world problems. She said the project will make EV charging more accessible, create local jobs and support New York’s transition toward cleaner transportation.

it’s electric, Curbside Charging Innovator and First-Mover

it’s electric is a Brooklyn-born company focused on bringing curbside EV charging to cities where many drivers lack access to a private garage or driveway. The company says approximately 40 million drivers face challenges transitioning to EVs because they lack affordable and convenient charging infrastructure. Its approach is designed specifically for dense urban neighborhoods, where curbside charging can provide access to drivers who cannot charge at home.

The company partners with property owners to use available electrical capacity and install low-profile Level 2 chargers at the curb, with it’s electric handling permitting, installation and maintenance at no cost to participating property owners. The chargers eliminate screens, touchpads, credit-card interfaces and permanently attached cables, creating a compact design intended to blend into urban streetscapes. Drivers receive a lightweight portable charging cable that allows them to plug into chargers throughout the company’s network.

it’s electric is expanding its curbside charging model across U.S. cities, including Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Jersey City, Alexandria, Yonkers and Newburgh, with additional locations planned. The company’s model connects property owners, EV drivers and cities around existing electrical infrastructure, creating a distributed charging network intended to make electric transportation more accessible in neighborhoods where traditional home charging is difficult or impossible.

Property owners and current or aspiring EV drivers can join the waitlist.