Wildflower Starts Construction on JFK Park EV Charging Site in Queens

• Wildflower Ltd. has started construction on a 2.6-acre EV charging hub near JFK Airport in Springfield Gardens.
• The project will launch with 38 DC fast chargers, each capable of delivering up to 400 kilowatts and operating 24 hours a day.
• Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging will operate the facility, which is designed to accommodate additional charging capacity as demand grows.
• Wildflower acquired the city-owned site for $8.9 million in December 2025, according to the source article.

What The JFK Park Project Includes

JFK Park is being developed at 160-66 Rockaway Boulevard on a 2.6-acre site immediately adjacent to JFK Airport. The location provides access to the Van Wyck Expressway and Belt Parkway through Rockaway Boulevard and the Nassau Expressway, making it particularly well positioned for airport traffic, rideshare vehicles and commercial fleets. The facility will feature 38 DC fast-charging stalls, with every charger capable of delivering up to 400 kW. Both NACS and CCS cables will be available, allowing drivers across vehicle brands to charge without an adapter.

What Wildflower And Mercedes-Benz Are Bringing To The Site

Wildflower Ltd., through Wildflower JFK North LLC, is developing the project, while Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging will operate the charging hub. The facility will also include a weather-protective canopy, lighting and seating. The site has been designed with substantial electrical capacity, giving the project room to expand as EV charging demand increases.

What The Development Site Means For Southeast Queens

The project is being built on a former city-owned parcel selected through an NYCEDC request-for-proposals process. NYCEDC selected Wildflower in March 2024, and the Queens Borough Board and City Council approved the disposition in July 2025. Wildflower JFK North LLC subsequently closed on the property in December 2025. The project is part of New York City's broader push to expand EV infrastructure. Its location next to JFK gives it an important role in serving passenger vehicles, for-hire fleets and commercial operators moving through one of the city's busiest transportation corridors.

What The Revised Plans Mean For The Project

The current plan is different from the original proposal. The 2024 concept called for 65 EV-ready charging stations, including 12 rapid chargers, while the project now moves forward with 38 DC fast chargers at launch. That does not necessarily limit the property's long-term capacity. The current design includes substantial electrical infrastructure intended to support future expansion, giving Wildflower flexibility to add charging capacity as the local EV market develops.

What The Timeline Means For Investors

Construction is now underway, with completion expected in late fall 2027. For commercial real estate investors, the project highlights the growing value of strategically located sites that can support EV infrastructure, transportation and logistics uses, particularly around major airports. JFK Park also adds another piece to the expanding infrastructure network around JFK Airport, where access to power and transportation corridors can become an increasingly important consideration for future industrial and mobility-focused development.