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Jovia installs free charging stations at Westbury branch
Credit union’s 10 electric vehicle charging stations are free to the public
With the debut of the newly redesigned Westbury branch, Jovia Financial Credit Union members are getting a charge out of the branch’s sleek, modern interior while members and non-members alike are getting a charge outside from the 10 electric vehicle charging stations available free to the public.
With the installation of the new charging stations, owners of electric vehicles can pull into the Jovia branch and juice up their cars at no cost. Drivers will need to first download the free ChargePoint app before plugging in to the chargers.
The Westbury Jovia branch is located at 1000 Corporate Drive in Westbury. The credit union’s headquarters are also located in the same building. The 10 charging stations are located in specially designated parking spaces in the branch’s parking lot toward the Northwest corner of the building.
“We’re well on our journey to be a much ‘greener’ organization, and these charging stations not only help our cause, but also enable more Long Islanders to go green,” said Renu Dalessandro, chief marketing officer of Jovia Financial Credit Union. “Given the scarcity of electric vehicle charging stations, these chargers should be well utilized by the growing number of electric cars on Long Island.”
The credit union, which was founded on Long Island in 1938 – two years before construction began on the Long Island Expressway – will review the feasibility of installing additional charging stations at other branches. Currently, Jovia has 19 branches throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Last month, Jovia re-opened its flagship branch after a months-long makeover. The brightly styled branch is complete with pod-style meeting spaces, a coffee bar, phone chargers, a bank of Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), and a host of other offerings and amenities that help reflect Jovia’s new relaxed and welcoming style of banking.
Those pulling in to the Jovia parking lot will likely notice an eye-catching lime green electric car parked near the charging stations. The vehicle is the credit union’s first electric car in its fleet, and is used for all messenger and delivery activities.
