Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at two locations along I-73 in richmond 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) to acquire, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at two locations along Interstate 73 in Richmond County. The award, obligated on October 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2031, encompasses full installation of EV charging stations and associated electrical infrastructure improvements, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The charging facility locations are designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor.

Beyond installation, NCDOT is required to operate and maintain the charging infrastructure for a minimum of five years following completion. This award represents part of the broader NEVI Formula Program's multi-year deployment strategy to establish a convenient, affordable, and reliable EV charging network across the nation's highway corridors, with individual state projects ranging from discrete installations to comprehensive statewide infrastructure buildout programs with completion dates extending through 2033.

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-73 in richmond 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.