Hancock, NY – October 23, 2025 — The Town and Village of Hancock continue to lead the way in sustainable transportation and rural tourism. Since opening in spring 2023, the EVolve NY Fast Charging Station —now ranked as the second largest electric vehicle charging hub in New York State—has recorded over 400,000 visitors to date. The accompanying Hancock Hounds Dog Park, only adds to the positive reviews and overall usage of the site.
Recent data from BlueZoo.io, which tracks Bluetooth and cellular signals from passing passengers and mobile devices, shows strong and steady growth in traffic throughout 2025. The station welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors so far this year, including 22,812 in August alone, the highest monthly total yet.
Based on consumer behavior metrics and tracking from Bluezoo, approximately 30% of all EV drivers/passengers spend more than 15 minutes in the village/town—enough time to visit local shops, restaurants, and convenience stores. With an average purchase value of $20, this activity represents an estimated $1.2 million in direct consumer spending in 2025 alone, and more than $4.3 million in total economic benefit since the site opened. It's important to remember that spending is spread out across various businesses. This spending benefits local convenience stores, restaurants, and shops located within walking distance of the chargers—including but not limited to: The Old Bat Factory, Sunaco, Dollar General, Mirabito/Subway, McDonald’s, Napa Auto Parts, and the Upper Delaware Inn, among others. The more shops made available, the more visitors can spend—which is why the new Mini-Mart opening soon across from the EV Chargers is expected to further increase local economic activity.
“This data proves that our investment in EV infrastructure is paying off—not just in sustainability, but in economic development,” said Richard H. Lowe, III, Acting Director of Economic Development for Hancock Partners, who helped to build the station with the Town of Hancock. “Every charging session brings new customers into our local businesses, fueling growth and visibility for our downtown district.”
The station’s overall performance has also been met with positive feedback: across hundreds of online reviews spanning all companies associated with the chargers, users report an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. This reflects strong customer satisfaction and reliability across multiple platforms, including positive dog park reviews associated with the station.
NYPA’s EVolve NY program, operated by the New York Power Authority, in partnership with Electrify America, oversees the state’s network of over 400 fast chargers at 86 sites statewide. The Hancock site serves as a model for successful integration of EV infrastructure into small-town economies along the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway corridor.
Official vehicle and complete charging session data from NYPA’s EVolve NY program for 2025 will be published later this year. Once released, Hancock’s report will be updated to include verified counts of cars themselves and total charging sessions to further add to publicly available data.
Sources:
EVolve NY – Hancock, NY:
EV Charging Station Usage Report
Reporting Period: October 1, 2022 – October 22, 2025
Source: BlueZoo.io Bluetooth / Cellular Traffic Sensors
Location: Hancock EV Charging & Station 661 W Main Street
1. Overview
Since opening in Spring 2023, the EVolve NY Hancock Charging Station has become the 2nd largest EV charging hub in New York State, serving both regional travelers and local residents.
To date, it has logged:
429,339 total visits
Peak daily traffic: 2,909 visits (Nov 5, 2024)
Average dwell time: 30 % of users > 15 minutes
This data reflects strong and sustained EV tourism traffic into Hancock’s downtown area and direct economic benefit to local businesses.
2. 2025 Monthly Visit Summary
Month 2025 | Visits | Est. Shoppers (30%) | Est. Spending @ $20 avg |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 10,370 | 3,111 | $62,220 |
February | 13,588 | 4,076 | $81,520 |
March | 19,480 | 5,844 | $116,880 |
April | 18,226 | 5,468 | $109,360 |
May | 21,215 | 6,365 | $127,300 |
June | 18,884 | 5,665 | $113,300 |
July | 21,162 | 6,349 | $126,980 |
August | 22,812 | 6,843 | $136,860 |
September | 17,234 | 5,170 | $103,400 |
October (through 22nd) | 13,135 (≈ 18,000 proj.) | 3,940 proj. | ≈ $78,800 proj. |
Estimated 2025 YTD Spend (through Oct 22): $1.05 million
Projected Full-Year 2025 Spend: ≈ $1.2 million local economic impact
3. Year-Over-Year Growth
Year | Total Visits | % Growth | Approx. Local Spend (@ 30% × $20) |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 (partial) | ≈ 120,000 (est.) | — | ≈ $720,000 |
2024 | ≈ 270,000 | +125 % | ≈ $1.62 million |
2025 proj. | ≈ 330,000 | +22 % | ≈ $1.98 million |
Cumulative Economic Impact (2023 – 2025): Over $4.3 million in visitor spending
4. Behavioral Insights
Repeat Visitors: ~25 % of tracked devices visit multiple times, confirming repeat regional use.
Dwell Time: 70 % stay under 15 minutes (charging only); 30 % stay > 15 minutes (shops / food / dog park).
Peak Hours: 12 PM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 7 PM align with lunch & dinner traffic.
Seasonal Peaks: Summer 2025 (August – 22,812 visits) marks highest usage to date.
5. Economic Significance
The Hancock EVolve NY station acts as a regional tourism and retail driver, positioning Hancock as:
A gateway hub for visitors along the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway.
A catalyst for downtown commerce, convenience stores, and dining spend.
A model for sustainable infrastructure investment leveraging measurable visitor data.
6. Key Takeaways
429k total visitors since opening.
~$4.3 million in aggregate visitor spending since 2023.
$1.2 million expected for 2025 alone.
Clear evidence that EV tourism is a growing pillar of Hancock’s local economy.
#2 – 2025 Monthly Visit Summary
Visitor traffic at the Hancock EVolve NY Charging Station remains consistently strong throughout 2025, reflecting the site’s importance as both a travel hub and a local destination. Monthly visits ranged between 10,000 and 23,000, with peak months in August (22,812 visits) and May (21,215 visits). Applying the standard EV retail engagement rate—where roughly 30% of users spend over 15 minutes on-site—the data indicates that an estimated $1.2 million in consumer spending has been generated in 2025 to date. This spending benefits local convenience stores, restaurants, and shops located within walking distance of the chargers.
#3 – Year-Over-Year Growth
Traffic data from 2023–2025 shows steady, compounding growth in station utilization and visitor engagement. From an estimated 120,000 visitors in 2023 (partial year) to over 270,000 in 2024, usage has grown by more than 125%, with 2025 projected to exceed 330,000 visitors. This equates to an estimated $4.3 million in total local spending since opening, reinforcing the economic and tourism value of the EVolve NY installation as a consistent revenue driver for the Town and Village of Hancock.