E-Mobility Technologies and Funding

Creating a sustainable transportation system requires accelerating adoption of electric mobility options in place of vehicles and equipment that run on fossil fuels like gas or diesel. To promote this transition and meet State climate goals, New York is working to increase electric vehicle adoption, public transit access, and low-carbon mobility alternatives.

Electric mobility, or e-mobility, encompasses a variety of electrically powered transportation devices, including:

• Electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles)
• Electric buses and transit vehicles
• Electric micro mobility technologies, such as electric-assist bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters)

A growing network of charging stations, increasing consumer choice in electric vehicles, and State and federal incentives, continue to make going electric an easier, cost-saving decision for New Yorkers.

Low-income New Yorkers, youth, and residents in urban centers and disadvantaged communities are more likely to rely on transit and active forms of travel like walking and biking. E-mobility technologies, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, can help expand equitable access to electrified transit, especially when incorporated in a shared micro mobility system (e.g., bikeshare programs).

Benefits of E-Mobility

Public transit agencies, businesses, municipalities, and community-based organizations across New York State can help advance e-mobility in their communities and service territory. E-mobility can promote a variety of environmental, health, and economic benefits, including:

• Improve air quality and public health from reduced tailpipe emissions
• Reduce road congestion by increasing use of shared mobility and micro-mobility options
• Expand access to affordable transportation options like e-bikes and e-scooters
• Cut greenhouse gas emissions in communities and from fleet and transit operations
• Save money on lower operation and maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles
• Increase connectivity between public transit stops and the first and last leg of commuter trips

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Explore the programs and resources below to advance clean transportation in your organization or community:

• Charging Station Programs: Incentives and discounts from the State and utilities can help install charging stations at places of work, businesses, municipal centers, institutions, and other community sites.
• Drive Clean Rebate: Receive up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of eligible electric vehicle models.