Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along US 64 in wake, franklin and nash counties

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $521,644.20 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 27, 2025, to acquire, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along US 64 in Wake, Franklin, and Nash Counties. The project encompasses associated electrical infrastructure improvements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters at sites designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor. The awardee is obligated to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years following installation, with ultimate project completion scheduled for September 30, 2031.

This award represents NCDOT's participation in the NEVI Formula Program, which allocates federal funding to states for strategic deployment of EV charging infrastructure to establish an interconnected, reliable, and equitable charging network along the Nation's highways and within communities. As a formula grant recipient, NCDOT receives federal transportation assistance from the Federal Highway Administration to implement charging infrastructure projects statewide, with this specific award contributing to the broader deployment of DC fast chargers across North Carolina'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 four locations along US 64 in wake, franklin, and nash 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.