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

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) received a $1.613 million Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program (CFDA 20.277), awarded on October 27, 2025. The grant funds the acquisition and installation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along Interstate 40 in Forsyth County, which is designated as an alternate fuel corridor. The project scope includes all associated electrical infrastructure requirements, encompassing installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters necessary to operationalize the charging facilities.

In addition to infrastructure installation, the award requires NCDOT to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years, with the ultimate project completion date set for September 30, 2031. This award is part of the broader NEVI Formula Program initiative, which distributes 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.

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 I-40 in forsyth 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.