Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at ten locations along I-85 in gaston and cleveland counties

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $806,500 on October 24, 2025, under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) to acquire and install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at ten locations along Interstate 85 in Gaston and Cleveland Counties. The project encompasses the installation of associated electrical infrastructure, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters necessary to support the charging stations along this alternate fuel corridor. NCDOT is obligated to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years following installation completion, with a project completion deadline of September 30, 2031.

This award represents one component of NCDOT's broader statewide deployment of over $29 million in NEVI Phase II funding to establish an interconnected network of EV charging infrastructure along major highways and alternative fuel corridors throughout North Carolina. The NEVI program is designed to build a convenient, affordable, and reliable electric vehicle charging network that supports the nation's transition to electrified transportation while meeting federal equity and Made-in-America standards.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at ten locations along I-85 in gaston and cleveland counties. 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.