About this Location

Facility Overview

The EVolve NY Charging Station at 1567 US-9 in Schroon Lake, New York, serves as an essential electric vehicle charging and travel stop in the southern Adirondacks. Co-located on the premises of the local Sunoco service station, this open-air surface parking facility provides designated pull-in charging bays powered by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) EVolve NY network. Because it is a ground-level, uncovered asphalt parking area, there are no overhead clearance restrictions, making it suitable for standard passenger EVs, light electric trucks like the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning, as well as taller SUVs and roof-rack-equipped crossover vehicles.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently positioned along Route 9 just north of the Schroon Lake town center, the facility offers a scenic waypoint for travelers heading between Albany, Lake George, and the High Peaks region of Lake Placid. Nearby points of interest include:

Schroon Lake Town Beach & Boat Launch: Located about 2 miles south, offering sandy lakefront access, swimming, picnics, and scenic water views.
Downtown Schroon Lake: A 5-minute drive (approx. 2 miles) south to local diners, cafes, the Strand Theater, and village gift shops.
Pharaoh Lake Wilderness: A short drive to eastern trailheads leading into premier Adirondack hiking, snowshoeing, and wilderness camping areas.
Severance Mountain Trailhead: Situated roughly 1.5 miles north, providing a popular family-friendly hike with panoramic summit vistas over Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward directly from US Route 9, with wide driveways designed to accommodate high-volume service station traffic. The location offers immediate connectivity to Interstate 87 (The Adirondack Northway) via Exit 27 (South Schroon) or Exit 28 (Severance/Schroon Lake), enabling effortless on-and-off highway access for regional road trippers. While public transit options in this rural mountain corridor are minimal, local Adirondack Trailways regional intercity buses make scheduled flag-stops along the Route 9 corridor.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

High-Speed DC Fast Charging: Equipped with EVolve NY / NYPA Level 3 DC fast chargers (CCS and CHAdeMO connectors) delivering speeds up to 150 kW, plus Level 2 backup options.
Open-Air Layout: Generously spaced surface parking bays with clear ground markings and no vertical height limits.
On-Site Convenience Store: Immediate access to the Sunoco quick-mart for snacks, hot coffee, chilled beverages, ice, and basic travel essentials.
Restroom Facilities: Clean customer restrooms available inside the gas station mart during standard operational hours.
Payment Methods: Charging sessions can be initiated seamlessly via credit card readers on the units or via major EV network apps (such as Shell Recharge or EV Connect). Parking is free while actively charging.
Lighting & Accessibility: Well-lit lot during evening hours with ADA-accessible spaces configured to accommodate wheelchair-equipped vehicles.

Ideal For

Adirondack Road-Trippers: EV drivers traversing Interstate 87 between Glens Falls, Lake George, Plattsburgh, and Montreal needing a quick battery top-up.
Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts: Hikers, paddlers, and campers heading into the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, Schroon Lake, or nearby state campgrounds.
Local Residents & Second-Home Owners: Seasonal cabin owners and area residents seeking reliable fast charging within the Schroon Lake basin.

Visitor & Driver Tips

To ensure a smooth visit, review your vehicle's compatible charging port standard beforehand; while modern CCS vehicles plug in directly, Tesla drivers should remember to bring their CCS-to-Tesla adapter. Charger utilization peaks during summer holiday weekends and autumn foliage viewing periods, so monitoring real-time stall availability via PlugShare or the Shell Recharge app is highly recommended. If arriving late at night when the indoor convenience store is closed, the chargers remain active 24/7 with automated card payments.