Maverick Construction Selected for PlugNYC EV Expansion

The firm will install 600 curbside charging stations across New York City over the next three years.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

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Maverick Construction has been tapped to design and build infrastructure for the city's expanding PlugNYC electric vehicle charging network. The project aims to improve access for drivers without home charging options, with a focus on neighborhoods with high concentrations of TLC-licensed drivers.

Why it matters

This infrastructure deployment is critical to supporting the city's mandate that all TLC-licensed Uber and Lyft trips be electric or accessible by 2030. It specifically addresses the charging needs of professional drivers who lack access to private off-street parking.

The project involves the installation of 600 curbside chargers over a three-year period. Maverick Corporation brings 30 years of Make Ready experience to the infrastructure buildout.

The players

Maverick Construction

This engineering firm specializes in infrastructure services and previously completed an EV buildout project in Boston in 2025.

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This company was selected by city authorities in August 2026 to lead the expansion of the PlugNYC charging network.

New York Power Authority

This state-level agency works in partnership with the City of New York to oversee regional energy initiatives and infrastructure projects.

The details

Maverick will oversee engineering and utility coordination for the installation of the chargers across all five New York City boroughs. The initiative follows the selection of the developer it's electric by city officials and the New York Power Authority to scale charging capabilities.

Timeline

  1. Maverick completed an EV infrastructure project in Boston in 2025.

  2. The city and the New York Power Authority selected it's electric for the project in August 2026.

  3. Charger installation is scheduled to occur between 2026 and 2029.

  4. The Green Rides Initiative sets an electrification deadline for TLC vehicles in 2030.

Roadmap

This project accelerates the transition to electric mobility by ensuring the charging infrastructure keeps pace with aggressive municipal electrification mandates. It builds upon the city's shift away from pilot-scale programs toward a large-scale, accessible curbside network.

TLC-licensed drivers will gain access to necessary charging stations in neighborhoods that previously lacked off-street parking options. This rollout is intended to help drivers meet the 2030 electrification requirements for their vehicles without needing home chargers.

The takeaway

The expansion of the PlugNYC network highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships in meeting municipal climate goals for commercial fleets. Residents in high-traffic areas should prepare for increased construction activity as the city installs these new charging units.

Further reading

Find more updates on local sustainability initiatives in the Electric Vehicles section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CHARGED Electric Vehicles Magazine.

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