One of the largest battery-backed DC fast-charging depots in the United States is coming to New York City. In a joint project, XCharge North America and Energy Plus plan to transform New York’s EV charging landscape with a site equipped with its own battery energy storage.

44 XCharge GridLink Chargers

The new hub, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will feature 44 dual-head XCharge GridLink chargers, which can simultaneously charge up to 88 EVs (each charger dynamically allocates power between two connected EVs).

According to the press release, the XCharge GridLink will offer a combined energy storage capacity of 9.46 MWh, which equates to 215 kWh per charger. Having battery-integrated chargers enables lower input power and reduced strain on the grid while maintaining high peak output.

An XCharge GridLink charger with liquid-cooling can deliver up to 300 kW of power, up to 180 kW from the integrated battery and up to 120 kW from the grid.

“By leveraging GridLink’s battery storage, the project mitigates the pressure of growing electrification while strengthening local resiliency by drawing energy at off-peak times and returning it when it is most in demand.”

The company also offers a GridLink XL version with twice the capacity at 430 kWh, but this version is not part of the current project.

XCharge North America’s GridLink DC fast charger with an integrated battery energy storage system. (Source: XCharge North America)

Launch in Q2 2026

The new charging station is scheduled to go live in Q2 2026 under Energy Plus’ Eplug brand.

Energy Plus plans to deploy additional Eplug sites in dense, high-demand areas of major US cities. We assume the other sites will also feature battery-integrated chargers.

“Energy Plus’ Eplug model eMPHasizes predictable operations, a minimal footprint, and a charging experience that meets New Yorkers where they already live, work, and travel. Energy Plus plans to expand New York’s model to other major U.S. cities, featuring transparent pricing and a forthcoming loyalty program with rewards and preferred rates, while each location will maintain a friendly local presence through partnerships with nearby businesses. In addition to everyday drivers, Eplug will also provide dedicated fleet solutions designed for predictable scheduling, fast turnarounds, and high uptime, supporting both daily operations and long-term electrification planning for commercial fleets.”

Renderings of XCharge NA and EPlug’s upcoming battery-backed EV Charging depot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (Source: XCharge North America)

Aatish Patel, co-founder and president of XCharge NA, said:

“Helping launch the East Coast’s largest battery-backed fast-charging depot is a defining moment for XCharge NA and for the EV industry. Through this strategic alignment with Energy Plus, we’re proving that the EV transition can thrive domestically, setting a model for how public and private companies can come together to accelerate the clean energy transition and make urban energy cleaner, faster, and smarter.”

Moshe Lefkowitz, founder of Energy Plus, said:

“This is what American-made electrification looks like in practice: XCharge North America provides the cutting-edge technology and hardware, and we build the infrastructure here with local American labor. Together we’re not only creating a model that any U.S. city can replicate, but also laying the foundation for Eplug, a network designed for real urban life—one that’s dependable, familiar, and as easy to use as stepping into your local café to grab a cup of coffee.”