High-power EV charging provider XCharge North America has partnered with Energy Plus, a leading New York–based energy-efficiency and electrification contractor, to transform New York’s EV charging landscape.
Slated to go live in Q2 2026, the new site in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will serve as one of the largest battery-backed EV charging depots in the country. The 44 XCharge NA GridLink units will provide 9.46 MWh of energy storage and serve 88 parking spaces once complete. The site will operate under Energy Plus’ Eplug brand—a next-generation urban charging solution designed for dense, high-demand environments like New York City.
By leveraging GridLink’s battery storage, the project mitigates the pressure of growing electrification while strengthening local resiliency by drawing energy at off-peak times and returning it when it is most in demand. This supports New York City’s energy-resiliency and affordability priorities, opening new pathways for affordable, diversified power across the city.
GridLink’s proprietary technology and bidirectional energy flow provide decentralized power to bolster local infrastructure, increase energy resilience amid persistent peak-hour grid strain, and mitigate soaring electricity costs for citizens.
“Helping launch the East Coast’s largest battery-backed fast-charging depot is a defining moment for XCharge NA and for the EV industry,” said Aatish Patel, co-founder and president of XCharge NA. “Through this strategic alignment with Energy Plus, we’re proving that the EV transition can thrive domestically, setting a model for how public and private companies can come together to accelerate the clean energy transition and make urban energy cleaner, faster, and smarter.”
“This is what American-made electrification looks like in practice: XCharge North America provides the cutting-edge technology and hardware, and we build the infrastructure here with local American labor,” said Moshe Lefkowitz, founder of Energy Plus. “Together we’re not only creating a model that any U.S. city can replicate, but also laying the foundation for Eplug, a network designed for real urban life—one that’s dependable, familiar, and as easy to use as stepping into your local café to grab a cup of coffee.”
Energy Plus’ Eplug model emphasizes predictable operations, a minimal footprint, and a charging experience that meets New Yorkers where they already live, work, and travel. Energy Plus plans to expand New York’s model to other major U.S. cities, featuring transparent pricing and a forthcoming loyalty program with rewards and preferred rates, while each location will maintain a friendly local presence through partnerships with nearby businesses. In addition to everyday drivers, Eplug will also provide dedicated fleet solutions designed for predictable scheduling, fast turnarounds, and high uptime, supporting both daily operations and long-term electrification planning for commercial fleets.
