Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along I-485 in cabarrus county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) $806,500 under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 24, 2025, to acquire, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along Interstate 485 in Cabarrus County. The project encompasses comprehensive electrical infrastructure development, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The work is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2031.

Following installation, NCDOT is required to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years. The four charging locations along I-485 are designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor, supporting the NEVI program's objective to establish a convenient, reliable, and interconnected electric vehicle charging network throughout the nation's highways and communities. This award represents one component of NCDOT's broader deployment of over $29 million in NEVI Phase II funding to install DC fast charging infrastructure across multiple interstate and highway corridors statewide.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at four locations along I-485 in cabarrus 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.