New York City: Toyota drivers get to charge for free at Revel stations

Toyota Motor North American and charge point operator Revel have signed a deal. It offers Toyota and Lexus BEV drivers free charging at Revel's fast-chargers in New York City for three years.

Specifically, the deal is valid until 14 October 2027. Toyota invested in Revel in 2019 via its early-stage venture capital firm Toyota Ventures. The CPO has since set up the (according to Revel) “largest network of public fast charging stations in New York City, with four high-volume stations open 24/7 offering both NACS and CCS plug types.”

Toyota currently offers the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ in the US. With 1,324 units, the former was the best-selling “electrified” vehicle for Toyota Motors North America in September. In total, TMNA has sold 13,577 units of the bZ4X since the beginning of the year – albeit not all in New York City.

“Charging should be a seamless experience and is crucial for customer satisfaction,” said Christopher Yang, group vice president, Toyota EV Charging Solutions. “Working with Revel will help elevate the charging experience for our customers in the New York City area while underscoring Toyota’s commitment to supporting sustainable mobility solutions and enhancing the ownership experience.”

Revel currently offers 64 fast-chargers in the Big Apple. A few weeks ago, it opened a charging hub with ten Kempower Satelite chargers in Lower Manhattan. A few weeks prior to that, the company announced that it will build one of its so-called ‘Superhubs’ in Downtown Los Angeles.

toyota.com(Revel), toyota.com (Toyota sales figures)