Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Expanding, With Free Top-Ups In BrooklynInsideEVs[email protected] (Iulian Dnistran)Tue, September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleVoltpost Air lamppost chargerMore than a dozen new lamppost-mounted EV charging ports are now live across the state of New York.Voltpost's pole-mounted EV chargers are slowly but surely expanding across New York State.Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Cold Springs now have a total of 14 new charging ports, thanks to Voltpost's rollout.Additionally, the startup's charger at the MADE Bush Terminal in Brooklyn is free through Climate Week.Curbside charging is not as popular in the United States as in Europe, but Voltpost is doing its best to change things, starting with the state of New York.After energizing several of its signature pole-mounted chargers in Westchester County, Brooklyn, and Glenn Falls, the American startup has added more than a dozen new ports across three communities this week.AdvertisementAdvertisementThree dual-port chargers are now live in Albany, three in Saratoga Springs, and one in Cold Springs, for a total of 14 new charging ports in these three locations. Additionally, Voltpost is offering free charging at its dispenser at the MADE Bush Terminal in Brooklyn this week to celebrate Climate Week.Voltpost lamppost EV chargers in Larchmont, New YorkWhat makes the startup's pole-mounted chargers different from traditional dispensers is their lower installation costs. They tap into the electrical supply of the utility pole they're mounted on, so there's no need to dig trenches, cut into sidewalks, or pour concrete. However, because their energy supply is rather limited, they're restricted to low power outputs of up to 9.6 kilowatts.That's still fine for places where EVs usually stay parked for long periods of time, like shopping malls or near office buildings.The company's dual-port Air chargers feature retracting cables with J1772 connectors, so drivers just have to pull on the handle to make the cable reach their car's charge port. The dispensers are installed about 10 feet (3 meters) above ground level to keep them safe from bad weather and vandalism, and are permanently connected to the internet through AT&T's network.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe pole-mounted Level 2 chargers can be accessed via the Voltpost app, where users can locate stalls, check availability, monitor sessions, and pay. There are no on-site card readers."Decarbonizing mobility starts with making EV charging as convenient as filling up a gas tank. Every deployment, including these in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Cold Spring, is about putting reliable charging where drivers already live and park, so more New Yorkers can confidently make the switch to electric," said Jeffrey Prosserman, CEO & Co-Founder of Voltpost. "We're thrilled to partner with utilities and communities across New York State that share our commitment to deploying sustainable mobility solutions."Besides its New York sites, the startup is actively working to deploy its lamppost EV chargers in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, and Washington, DC.More Stories Like ThisWhat If We're Thinking About EV Charging All Wrong?New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The CurbThe U.S. Is A Curbside Charging Laggard. San Francisco Wants To Change That.Voltpost Is Making A Charger For People Without A Driveway