HANCOCK, N.Y. (WHCU) – The Southern Tier’s largest electric vehicle fast charging station is open.

The New York Power Authority and Tesla developed the 16-vehicle charger site at Hancock Town Hall in Delaware County in the I-86/Route 17 travel corridor. Officials say it will help eliminate charging deserts and further develop EV infrastructure. The rapid charge system can charge most of the battery capacity in any make or model EV in as little as 20 minutes.

“Hancock is an innovative community and they have embraced a clean energy future by installing this charging bank in a centrally located area where residents or those passing through can conveniently charge electric vehicles,” said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. “When I represented Hancock at the federal level, it was an honor to work in partnership to build a more sustainable future.”

Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office

The site includes eight universal EVolve NY charging ports and eight Supercharger ports by Tesla. It borders the new Hancock Hounds Dog Park and will soon feature a garden, giving travelers something to do while charging their vehicle.