The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority have opened the first public electric vehicle fast-charging station at LaGuardia Airport, adding 12 high-speed chargers that can power compatible vehicles in as little as 30 minutes.

Officials said the new site is designed to serve ride-share drivers, taxis, airport employees and travelers with electric vehicles at one of the nation’s busiest airports. The installation represents the single largest bank of chargers in the state-run power authority’s EVolve NY fast-charger network and brings the network’s total to 300 units statewide.

“These new fast chargers are doing much more than advancing sustainability. They’re expanding convenience for the millions of travelers who pass through LaGuardia Airport each year,” Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said in a statement. “As more drivers switch to electric vehicles, we’re ensuring our airports provide a seamless and reliable place to power up.”

The LaGuardia site, a popular destination for ride-share drivers, is expected to serve more than 100 drivers per day. To reduce congestion, the New York Power Authority will cap charging sessions at an 85% state of charge and impose idle fees once a session ends to encourage turnover.

The station is part of Electrify America’s open-access network and features 12 chargers rated up to 350 kilowatts. Drivers can pay with a credit card, mobile wallet or through the Electrify America app. No subscription is required.

The project is part of the Port Authority’s broader effort to reduce emissions across its facilities. The agency has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a target that includes both its own operations and the broader transportation systems that support its airports, bridges, tunnels and seaport facilities.

Across its three major airports, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International, the Port Authority and its partners currently operate 1,400 electric ground service vehicles and 775 electric chargers used for equipment such as baggage tractors and aircraft towing vehicles.

The agency has also expanded renewable energy projects, including large rooftop solar installations at JFK’s new Terminal One, Newark Liberty’s Terminal A parking garage and LaGuardia Airport, as well as a solar array at JFK’s long-term parking Lot 9.

In 2020, 10 EVolve NY fast chargers were installed at JFK’s Cell Phone Lot West, a site that officials say now serves nearly 1,000 drivers per week and more than 200 per day during peak travel periods.

EV drivers can locate the new LaGuardia chargers and other public charging stations through mobile apps and mapping services, including EV Connect, Electrify America, PlugShare, A Better Routeplanner, Apple Maps and Google Maps.