Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at three locations along I-40 in iredell county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) $1.613 million on October 27, 2025, under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at three locations along Interstate 40 in Iredell County. The project encompasses full electrical infrastructure development, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters at sites within an alternate fuel corridor. Following completion by September 30, 2031, NCDOT must operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years, ensuring sustained functionality and reliability of the infrastructure.

This award represents NCDOT's continued participation in the NEVI Formula Program, which has distributed over $29 million statewide to deploy DC fast charging infrastructure along multiple interstate and highway corridors. The program aims to establish a convenient, affordable, and reliable electric vehicle charging network across the nation's highways and communities as part of broader federal infrastructure investment objectives.

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-40 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.