Voltpost New York
Piloting and Scaling Lamppost Charging
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Overview
New York has set ambitious goals to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure, targeting over 1 million chargers by 2035. To meet this demand, Voltpost is transforming existing lampposts into modular Level 2 chargers, both curbside and in parking lots. Through programs launched with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), Newlab, and a statewide rollout supported by NYSERDA, Voltpost is making clean transportation more accessible across New York communities.
New York Goals
New York State is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050. A key part of this strategy involves transitioning the transportation sector to zero-emission vehicles. This includes targets for state light-duty fleet vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035, and all new light-duty passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035.
In 2021, NYC DOT announced plans to install 40,000 Level 2 chargers by 2030, including 10,000 curbside units. Achieving this scale requires cost-effective and space-efficient solutions that can be deployed rapidly in dense urban neighborhoods. Voltpost’s lamppost charging platform offers the most promising pathway to achieving these goals.
Phase 1
New York City Pilot
From June 2022 through March 2023, Voltpost participated in the DOT Studio, a collaboration between NYC DOT and Newlab that tested innovative transportation solutions. As part of the program, Voltpost:
- Installed the Voltpost charging platform in an NYC DOT parking lot
- Achieved the highest uptime compared to other technologies tested
- Completed 100+ charging events with DOT fleet vehicles
- Conducted 200+ demonstrations for city officials and partners
- Installed the charger in 1.5 hours, showcasing fast deployment
This pilot demonstrated Voltpost’s technical performance, operational reliability, and ease of installation, establishing the groundwork for wide adoption in New York.
Phase 2
New York State Expansion
In 2025, Voltpost announced a project to advance the deployment of lamppost EV charging across New York State. The initiative is supported by NYSERDA’s Vehicle Grid Integration Program and is increasing charging access in various urban and municipal contexts. This project includes:
- Conducting conduit interconnection on municipal and private sector lampposts
- Selecting and validating multiple deployment sites across New York State
- Installing Voltpost chargers in collaboration with municipal partners and Con Edison
- Advancing both hardware and software development through field testing
This statewide expansion supports NYSERDA’s goal to accelerate transportation electrification while minimizing impact on the electric grid.
New York Perspectives
The success of our existing curbside charging project highlights how effective curbside charging options can be in supporting New York City’s transition to electric vehicles — especially for the over 70 percent of car owners who do not have access to home charging. We are excited to support Voltpost’s work to evaluate lamppost integration as a strategic opportunity to increase curbside charging access and better support the clean transportation needs of our customers.
NYSERDA is pleased to support Voltpost’s innovative technology that brings electric vehicle charging solutions to convenient locations in the heart of New York’s communities. Retrofitting existing infrastructure reduces installation costs and provides residents and visitors access to quick, easy vehicle charging as they go about their daily activities.
In my 34 years at the MTA New York City Transit, and 8 years as a Lecturer at Columbia University, I’ve witnessed the growing urgency of tackling climate change, especially in the NY metro area. I believe Voltpost’s focus and mission is vital in solving this crisis.
These chargers enable prolific deployments for curbside charging. This is by far the best solution.
Charging Ahead
Voltpost is working with municipal partners and utilities across New York State to deploy lamppost chargers. The project will inform best practices for broader implementation in cities and suburbs statewide while progressing New York’s zero-emission transportation targets.
