MN8 Energy has been selected to develop New York City’s first freight-focused electric vehicle (EV) charging depot and community welcome center in Hunts Point, The Bronx. The proposal, backed by the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), includes more than 40 EV chargers and a 12,500-square-foot multi-use facility that will be a part of the broader Hunts Point Food Distribution Center. MN8, a renewable energy-focused developer, will lead the effort in partnership with local workforce organizations.
The new multi-purpose hub will feature 10,000 square feet of indoor space, including shared community areas, 4,200 square feet of commercial space, and a 3,600-square-foot workforce development center. Programming will include classrooms, employment offices, and community meeting spaces, with local nonprofits helping deliver educational and job training opportunities.
New charging infrastructure will consist of 32 direct current fast chargers, including at least eight designed for Class 8 trucks with trailer-compatible stalls, as well as ten Level-2 chargers. The site will support light, medium, and heavy-duty electric vehicles, as well as micro-mobility options, with 24/7 access. Development is expected to begin in 2026.
“New York City’s green economy is strong, resilient and growing, and this project is one more example of the Adams administration’s record of delivering on the Green Economy Action Plan,” said Adolfo Carrión, Jr., Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce. “This exciting, pioneering project will bring much-needed freight EV charging to Hunts Point and advance the city’s transition to cleaner and more efficient ground transportation of goods.”
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