Last year, Revel canceled its moped rental business in New York City and San Francisco following a drop in ridership and a string of fatal accidents. Now, the electric mobility startup has changed course as it aims to become the dominant provider of electric vehicle charging stations in major U.S. cities.
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Last Thursday (Sept. 26), Revel unveiled a new charging station at Pier 36 in Manhattan that includes ten direct current fast charging (DCFC) stalls, each with 320 kilowatts of power that can replenish a battery in 20 to 30 minutes and is compatible with Tesla (TSLA), Kia and other EV makers. It’s the first 24/7 “fully public” fast charging station to open in the borough, according to the Revel, bringing the total number of charging stalls to 64—the largest network in New York City. The latest charging hub could make it easier for professional drivers in the Big Apple to adopt EVs as the city seeks to fully electrify its rideshare fleet by 2030.
“It is great to see New York City taking significant steps toward a greener future through this partnership with Revel and Kempower to build sustainable infrastructure,” Assemblymember Grace Lee said following the Sept. 26 ribbon-cutting event during Climate Week NYC. “By expanding access to high-speed EV chargers in Lower Manhattan, we are not only promoting green technology but also reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality for our community.”
Looking ahead, Revel seeks to build 300 EV charging stalls across NYC in neighborhoods........