Nevi - electrify america location 04 - rochelle, IL

This $1,461,661.44 federal Formula Grant awarded on January 31, 2025 by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction program) provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station for electric vehicles.

The project involves installing a NEVI-compliant, six-dispenser DCFC station with a total power capacity of at least 900 kilowatts at a Petro Travel Center site in Rochelle, Illinois, approximately 13 miles from a Justice40 community. This project will support the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along Interstate 39 to enable long-distance electric vehicle travel.

Project description

Nevi - electrify america location 04 - rochelle, IL, idot function code G87. Petro travel center, 900 petro RD. Rochelle, IL. The project consists of the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a publicly accessible direct current fast charging (DCFC) station located at the following site: 900 petro road, rochelle, IL. 61068. Installation of a nevi-compliant, six-dispenser DC fast charging station at petro travel center in rochelle, illinois. This project will include six 150 KW, buy america-compliant dispensers, power cabinets, construction, and utility interconnection for a site at exit 99 along I-39. The project is 13 miles from a JUSTICE40 community. The grantee shall install no less than 6 DCFC ports with dedicated combined charging system (CCS) connectors, as specified in the grantee’S application. The total charging station power capacity shall be no less than 900 kilowatts.