Various locations - see back-up listing attached for nevi round 1 solicitation as part of the approved ftip. Installing and operating direct current

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) $40.65 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 22, 2025, for the installation and operation of direct current (DC) fast chargers along six designated California corridor groups through March 31, 2035. The project encompasses multiple Interstate and state route segments, including I-5 (Sacramento to Santa Clarita), SR 58, I-15 (Hesperia to Nevada Border), I-40, I-8, I-805, I-210, I-215, I-405, I-110, I-705, and I-605, addressing connectivity across Southern California and key state transportation corridors.

Under this formula grant, Caltrans is responsible for strategically deploying EV charging infrastructure to establish an interconnected network that supports equitable, reliable, and affordable electric vehicle charging access along the Nation's highways. The grant supports both the capital installation of DC fast charging equipment and the ongoing operational and maintenance costs associated with these charging stations, contributing to the broader NEVI program objective of building a convenient, Made-in-America EV charging network. The ten-year performance period reflects the multi-year buildout and sustained operational requirements typical of comprehensive highway charging infrastructure deployment.

Project description

Various locations - see back-up listing attached for nevi round 1 solicitation as part of the approved ftip. Installing and operating direct current fast chargers along the following corridor groups for projects under nevi round 1 solicitation: 6A (I-5: south of sacramento to kettleman city); 6B (I-5: south of kettleman city to santa clarita); 07 (SR 58, I-15: hesperia to nevada border, and I-40); 16 (I-8, I-15: SAN diego to murrieta, I-805); 19 (I-210, I-215, and I-405) and 20 (I-110, I-705, I-605, I-105)