EV Charging on the New York State Thruway
A traveler’s guide to charging stations along the Thruway’s service areas, welcome centers, commuter lots, and bridge crossings — sourced directly from the New York State Thruway Authority.
The New York State Thruway Authority has been steadily building out EV charging as part of its broader Service Area Redesign and Redevelopment Project. As of this writing, more than 120 charging stations are in operation across Thruway commuter lots, service areas, and welcome centers — with Applegreen Electric installing four to twelve high-speed chargers at every redeveloped service area.
Types of Charging Available
Level 2 — Free
Located at nine Commuter Park and Ride lots off the mainline system. Takes approximately 4 hours for a full charge.
Level 3 — Fast Charge
Supplies 50–100kW of power. Fast-charge-capable EVs can charge in approximately 30 minutes.
Applegreen Electric — Universal
Up to 350kW of power. Supports all EVs, including Tesla, at every redeveloped service area.
Service Area Charging Locations
All service area locations below are equipped with Applegreen Electric universal fast chargers unless otherwise noted.
| Location | Highway / Exits | Stations | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | I-90 EB & WB, Exit 57A–58 | 2 (1 EB / 1 WB) | Level 3 |
| Ardsley | I-87 NB, Exit 6A–7 | 8 | Applegreen |
| Chittenango | I-90 WB, Exit 34–34A | 4 | Applegreen |
| Clarence | I-90 WB, Exit 48A–49 | 6 | Applegreen |
| Clifton Springs | I-90 EB, Exit 43–42 | 6 | Applegreen |
| DeWitt | I-90 EB, Exit 36–35 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Guilderland | I-90 EB, Exit 25–24 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Indian Castle | I-90 EB, Exit 29A–29 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Iroquois | I-90 WB, Exit 29–29A | 4 | Applegreen |
| Junius Ponds | I-90 WB, Exit 41–42 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Malden | I-87 NB, Exit 20–21 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Mohawk | I-90 EB, Exit 27–26 | 4 | Applegreen |
| New Baltimore | I-87 NB & SB, Exit 21B–21A | 8 (4 NB / 4 SB) | Applegreen |
| Oneida | I-90 EB, Exit 33–32 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Ontario | I-90 WB, Exit 46–47 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Pattersonville | I-90 WB, Exit 26–27 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Plattekill | I-87 NB, Exit 17–18 | 6 | Applegreen |
| Pembroke | I-90 EB, Exit 48A–48 | 8 | Applegreen |
| Schuyler | I-90 WB, Exit 30–31 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Scottsville | I-90 EB, Exit 47–46 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Seneca | I-90 WB, Exit 44–45 | 6 | Applegreen |
| Ulster | I-87 SB, Exit 20–19 | 4 | Applegreen |
| Warners | I-90 EB, Exit 39–40 | 1 | Level 3 |
Welcome Centers — Free Level 3 Charging
| Location | Highway / Exits | Stations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Welcome Center | I-87 NB, Exit 21B–21A | 1 | Level 3 · Free |
| Mohawk Valley Welcome Center | I-90 WB, Exit 28–29 | 1 | Currently Offline |
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Landings
Two additional charging locations exist at the bridge landings — not part of the standard service area list, but worth knowing if you’re crossing the Hudson on I-87.
Rockland Landing: 2 Level 2 charging stations.
How to Pay
Pricing varies by location. You can pay using:
- The EV Connect app (Google Play / App Store)
- The Applegreen Electric US app (Google Play / App Store)
- An RFID card
- A standard credit card