On September 27, 2022, only a couple weeks after the initial wave of approvals, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has approved the country’s remaining Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans ahead of schedule. With this official go ahead, states can now begin tapping into the $5 billion of NEVI funding that’s available over five years. This is a historic step toward meeting the country’s transportation electrification and climate change goals.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, these approved funds can be used for a variety of EV charging projects, including:
- Upgrade of existing and construction of new EV charging infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance costs of these charging stations
- Installation of on-site electrical service equipment
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Workforce development activities
- EV charging station signage
- Data sharing activities
- Related mapping analysis and activities
In an official press release issued by the USDOT, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said “America led the original automotive revolution in the last century, and today, thanks to the historic resources in the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re poised to lead in the 21st century with electric vehicles.”
Each state’s submitted plan and newly updated approved status can be viewed here.
How Chargie can help
At Chargie, we specialize in navigating federal, state and local funding programs to provide our clients with EV charging stations at little to no out-of-pocket costs. We handle everything from applying to the programs and submitting the required paperwork to installing the charging stations and providing ongoing maintenance and support. With Chargie, property owners get a truly turnkey partner, and drivers get simple, intuitive charging. Learn more about our turnkey solution.
The places you park most of the time become places you can charge at any time. Our 99% availability means you’ll return to a fully charged car and our 24/7/365 customer care provides drivers and clients the support they need at every turn.
