PJV adds another electric vehicle charging spot, free parking commences

A third parking spot for electric vehicle charging has been added to Port Jefferson village, this time in Bakers Alley.

Over the course of the last year, the village has added two other charging stations, one in the new Barnum lot and another in Rocketship Park. 

“Port Jefferson is on the cutting edge of this new technology,” said Kevin Wood, the village’s parking and mobility administrator. “I think we’re ahead of any other village of this size with the amount of EV charging … It’s exciting.”

Visitors with electric cars can enjoy free charging at this particular new station in the Bakers Alley parking lot until Dec. 31.

“What’s great is that when people are charging their vehicles for two-to-four hours, they’re shopping and dining in our village while they wait,” Wood said. 

He added that New York State grants were applied for and used to implement all three of the chargers. 

For those without an electric vehicle, they, too, can enjoy the village with free parking for the rest of the season. Starting Dec. 6, parking will be free until the springtime in all Port Jefferson lots.