Charge Ready NY 2.0 Newsletter

Welcome to the Q4 of 2025 issue of the Charge Ready New York 2.0 Newsletter! Each edition provides the latest electric vehicle (EV) insights, industry news, funding opportunities, and events in New York. This issue features a segment on extending your EV’s range.

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Charge Ready NY 2.0 Implementation Manual Update

Charge Ready NY 2.0’s base program has been updated to further support the installation of EV charging stations at workplaces, multifamily buildings, and hotels. Get $3,000 per port, plus $1,000 more for sites in disadvantaged communities. Check out the new implementation manual !

NYSERDA hosted a webinar on May 6, 2025 reviewing the program updates. View the webinar recording for further details and Q&A.

Discussion: Optimizing EV Range

With winter just around the corner, it’s important to remember that colder temperatures (lower than 68°F) can impact your EV’s range. Here are tips to improve range and overall battery life:

• If you have access to an indoor garage, park your EV inside to retain more heat.
• If possible, preheat the interior of your EV and your battery while it’s still plugged in prior to your departure.
• Plan your routes in advance with chargers in mind, on the off chance you need to top off while en route.
• Avoid depleting your EV’s battery to below 10%.
• Avoid charging your battery all the way to 100% for daily driving. Depending on your model, you can set charging to stop at a predetermined percentage.
• Keep your windows closed at higher speeds to reduce drag.
• Don’t have a lead foot – driving at a lower average speed helps keep you safe and provides a longer range.
• Utilize features like Eco Mode or regenerative braking during non-severe cold weather conditions.
• Keep up with your EV’s software updates – this ensures you have access to the latest improvements, making your driving experience even better.

These tips were pulled from Atlas Public Policy’s factsheet, Combatting Range Loss in Extreme Cold , and Blackridge Research & Consulting’s findings . Remember to always consult your dealer and the automaker’s recommendations in the vehicle manual.

30C Tax Credit Updated Deadline

With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025, the deadline to apply to receive the 30C Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit was moved up to June 30, 2026. If your charging infrastructure is located in a rural or underserved community, you can still take advantage of this incentive—act soon!

For more information, please visit the Internal Revenue Service’s 30C webpage and the Electrification Coalition’s Elective Pay webpage , with dedicated resources for public, non-profit, and private entities that put charger infrastructure into service in 2025.

Industry News

• The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued final guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program , unlocking $5 billion in state funding for EV charging projects, allowing for expanded charging access across the country.
• Rivian will be breaking ground for its new, $5 billion Georgia plant on September 16. The plant will be production ready in 2028.
• Ford announced major EV and charging investments , including the 2027 launch of a $30,000 mid-sized electric pickup truck.
• Jeep unveiled the 2026 Recon EV , one of its four upcoming electric SUVs, starting at around $60,000.