EV CHARGING

Brooklyn Army Terminal Gets Level 3 Ultra‑Fast Chargers via LG CNS NYCEDC Pilot

June 10, 2025

LG CNS installed Level 3 ultra‑fast chargers at Brooklyn Army Terminal, live through December 2025.
A mobile app will give real‑time info, supported by ESS to stabilize NYC’s grid.
The Pilots at BAT program is expanding to MADE Bush Terminal for broader smart city trials.

What would happen if Brooklyn became a go-to destination for ultra-fast EV charging? That question is no longer hypothetical. LG CNS is making it real at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. The result feels both unexpected and timely. It is that quiet, powerful moment when advanced technology aligns with public benefit. And yes, it is happening.

LG CNS worked with the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Boston-based startup Matcha to install Level 3 chargers, which can fully recharge EVs in just a few minutes. The installation is now complete, and the chargers are available for public use at the Brooklyn Army Terminal through December 2025. Drivers can now rely on faster access to high-speed charging in Brooklyn.

“Together, our Level 2 and Level 3 chargers are creating new opportunities for businesses, municipalities and other public places to support the electrification of America,” said Michael Kosla, SVP at LG Business Solutions USA. And yes, that includes Level 3 ultra‑fast chargers at Brooklyn Army Terminal EV infrastructure.

Matcha’s CEO, Chris Kluesener, explained to NYCEDC the impact of their recent development work, saying, “This allowed us to shave six months off our development timeline and understand new tactics to best encourage drivers to proactively manage their vehicles and charging session habits to enable better sharing with neighbors.”

His statement highlights both the acceleration of their rollout and the practical approach to improving EV access through smarter, community-conscious charging behavior.

There is plenty happening across New York City’s EV scene. One example comes from Brooklyn-based company itselectric, which has been installing compact Level 2 chargers along curbsides. These chargers allow property owners to earn roughly $3,500 per year through revenue sharing.

Meanwhile, Gravity has introduced what it calls “charging trees” on 42nd Street. These DEAP trees can deliver up to 200 miles of range in as little as 13 minutes, or up to 500 kW of power in just five minutes. Both companies are bringing fast, street-accessible charging options to city drivers in practical and highly visible ways.

So Brooklyn now offers a wide range of EV charging options, including curbside Level 2 chargers, high-design curbside ultra-fast chargers, and industrial-strength Level 3 units at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

LG CNS went beyond installing chargers. In October 2023, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mayor Eric Adams, LG CNS CEO Shin‑Gyoon Hyun, and James Kim, Chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. This agreement supports increased Korean investment in New York City and opens the door to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart surveillance systems, data-driven tools, and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) designed to support and stabilize the local power grid.

The Pilots at BAT program is expanding into Sunset Park’s MADE Bush Terminal, a large waterfront space designed to support climate-tech and urban innovation.

According to Sook Meslin, Vice President of LG CNS, “We are thrilled to have the chance to showcase the EV charging units at the Brooklyn Army Terminal and to further our expansion across New York City”. This next phase builds on existing efforts and confirms LG CNS’s plans to grow its presence across more areas of the city.

LG CNS is also focusing on smart city technology by investing in artificial intelligence tools, smart surveillance cameras, digital urban planning systems, and energy storage systems (ESS) designed to support New York City’s electrical grid during periods of high demand. These efforts are being integrated through a mobile app that will provide real-time updates on charger availability and offer additional data to support more efficient city driving.

Interesting that while Level 2 curbside deployment is booming, itselectric is eyeballing 10,000 by 2030. Level 3 is where speed counts. And LG CNS is planting its flag right at the front, rolling out Level 3 ultra‑fast chargers alongside an ESS-backed strategy and app-based control.

So yes, Brooklyn is becoming more connected and more advanced. From the curbside Level 2 chargers that let property owners earn passive income, to the architect-designed charging trees on city sidewalks, to the high-powered Level 3 units now active at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, the area now offers a complete range of EV charging options.