“Transforming Travel: $635 Million Investment in Zero-Emission Charging and Refueling Infrastructure”

Jan. 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $635 million in funding to further develop electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure utilizing resources from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA). The grants support 49 initiatives across 27 states, four Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia. The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will offer technical guidance to grant recipients to assist them with project execution.

The funds announced today are made feasible through the IIJA’s $2.5-billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and a 10 percent allocation from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Collectively, these initiatives have stimulated private investments in enhancing the nation’s EV charging network and are actively rolling out chargers nationwide, in both urban and rural settings, ensuring that more drivers can charge their EVs wherever they reside or travel.

“Americans should have genuine options for their transportation,” stated Gabe Klein, Executive Director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. “The investments made today enhance a mixture of federal tax incentives, state and local financing, and private investments to address gaps in the quickly expanding alternative fueling network and ensure that all communities—whether rural, urban, or suburban—provide access to convenient, dependable, and economical zero-emission transportation alternatives.”

$368 million of the investment will be designated for 42 “community” projects aimed at amplifying EV charging infrastructure within communities nationwide, while $268 million will be directed towards seven “corridor” fast-charging initiatives that develop the national charging and alternative-fueling framework along specified Alternative Fuel Corridors.

Community project selections in this round of grants include:

• The Cherokee Nation located in northeast Oklahoma will obtain $10.7 million to set up 112 public EV charging stations across 12 community sites. The initiative will locate chargers in prominent spots such as parks and healthcare facilities.

• The City of Troy, Alabama will receive $724,912 to install community charging at five essential areas: the local hospital, museum, university, downtown center, and sports complex. In total, 10 new charging stations will be established for residents and visitors, bridging the void in public electric vehicle charging facilities in and around Troy. By promoting EV acceptance and urging more electric vehicle users to utilize U.S. Highway 231, the initiative will boost local businesses and foster economic development.

Corridor project selections in this round of grants include:

• The Maryland Department of Transportation, collaborating with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the West Virginia Department of Transportation, will receive $18.6 million to deploy alternative fueling infrastructure along the I-81 and I-78 corridors spanning Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. The plan entails analyzing medium and heavy-duty vehicle charging/fueling deployment, as well as the setup of six fast charging stations at locations that will cater to local fleet requirements and strengthen connections to a regional freight truck charging infrastructure network.

A comprehensive list of grant beneficiaries can be found here.

The Joint Office is extending technical guidance to public and private sector stakeholders regarding the planning and implementation of a national framework for zero-emission charging and refueling infrastructure. Information about technical assistance from the Joint Office is accessible at driveelectric.gov/technical-assistance.