9.5 MWh of batteries will power this huge Brooklyn EV charging depot

XCharge North America is planning one of the largest battery-backed EV charging depots in the US, and it’s coming to Brooklyn.

XCharge North America has partnered with Energy Plus, a New York–based energy-efficiency and electrification contractor, to develop what the companies say will be one of the largest battery-backed EV charging depots in the country. The site, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is slated to come online in Q2 2026.

Once complete, the depot will feature 44 of XCharge North America’s GridLink units, which combine DC fast charging with integrated storage and provide up to 300kW of output. They’ll deliver a total of 9.46 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage and serve 88 parking spaces. The site will operate under Energy Plus’ Eplug brand, which is designed for dense, high-demand urban environments.

The objective is straightforward: use on-site battery storage to reduce stress on the grid while still delivering fast, reliable EV charging. The GridLink system pulls electricity during off-peak hours and releases it when demand is highest, helping smooth out peak loads and improve local energy resilience. In a city where grid strain and high electricity costs are ongoing challenges, battery-backed charging can make a real difference.

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Energy Plus’ Eplug model is focused on compact footprints, predictable operations, and charging locations that fit naturally into everyday city life, near where people already live, work, and travel. Beyond individual drivers, the Williamsburg site will also support fleet charging with fast turnarounds, reliable uptime, and predictable scheduling for commercial operators.

Energy Plus says it wants the Brooklyn project to serve as a blueprint for similar sites in other major US cities. Future Eplug locations are expected to offer transparent pricing, a loyalty program with preferred rates and rewards, and partnerships with nearby businesses to maintain a strong local presence.

The project supports New York City’s broader energy resiliency and affordability goals by adding decentralized energy storage and bidirectional power flow at the neighborhood level. That setup can help buffer the grid during peak demand while keeping charging available when drivers need it most.

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