Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at two locations along I-85 in davidson county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.613 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 24, 2025, to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at two locations along Interstate 85 in Davidson County. The award funds the complete installation of EV charging stations and associated electrical infrastructure, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The project locations are designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor and are designed to support the development of a convenient and reliable EV charging network along the nation's highways.

Under the terms of the award, NCDOT is required to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years following installation completion, with a project completion date of September 30, 2031. The NEVI Formula Program provides states with formula-based funding to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to support data collection, access, and reliability. This award represents one of 237 NEVI awards issued through mid-2026 as part of the program's accelerated nationwide deployment effort.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at two locations along I-85 in davidson county. Location is part of an alternate fuel corridor. Work involves associated electrical infrastructure requirements and improvements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. After installation, the company must operate and maintain the charging facility for no less than 5 years.