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

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $806.5K to the North Carolina Department of Transportation under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 24, 2025, for the acquisition and installation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at three locations along Interstate 85 in Cabarrus County. The award encompasses associated electrical infrastructure requirements and improvements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The project is located within an alternate fuel corridor and carries a completion deadline of September 30, 2031.

Following installation completion, the awardee is required to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years. This award represents part of the broader NEVI Formula Program effort to establish an interconnected network of convenient, affordable, and reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the nation's highways and within communities, supporting the development of Made-in-America EV charging networks.

Project description

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