Charging an EV without a driveway in New York City, NY
Short answer: No cord rule found. NYC DOT / Con Edison curbside Level 2 pilot.
Last updated:
| Sidewalk cord | No official cord rule found |
|---|---|
| Curbside program | NYC DOT / Con Edison curbside Level 2 pilot |
What the official sources say
- NYC DOT and Con Edison put 100 curbside Level 2 chargers at 35 locations in all five boroughs, starting in June 2021. FLO units have retractable cables so cords stay off the sidewalk.
- Charging cost $2.50 an hour from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and $1.00 an hour overnight, billed for as long as the car stays plugged in.
- Spaces are signed "Electric Vehicle Charging Only", and a non-charging car can be fined $95.
- Over the first 18 months there were 49,250 sessions using 996,500 kWh. Utilization reached 34% in December 2022 and uptime was 99.9% (evaluation report, May 2023).
Home charging costs in New York City, NY: city page. Other cities: no-driveway hub.
Source: NYC DOT – Curbside Level 2 EV charging pilot evaluation report, May 2023 (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-25).