Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at six locations along I-77 in iredell county

The Federal Highway Administration 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, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at six locations along Interstate 77 in Iredell County. The award encompasses all associated electrical infrastructure requirements and improvements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2031, with the awardee required to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years following installation.

This award supports the federal government's objective to establish a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable EV charging network along the nation's highways. The six charging locations are positioned along an alternate fuel corridor, positioning North Carolina to advance interstate EV infrastructure connectivity. As the prime recipient, NCDOT will manage implementation of this discrete infrastructure deployment as part of the broader NEVI Phase II program, which has allocated over $29 million statewide to deploy DC fast charging infrastructure across multiple Interstate and U.S. Highway corridors.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at six locations along I-77 in iredell 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.