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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $584,125 under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 27, 2025. This award funds the acquisition and installation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at three locations along Interstate 40 in Alamance County, North Carolina, designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor. The scope of work includes installation of associated electrical infrastructure, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters necessary to support the charging facilities.

Following installation completion by September 30, 2031, the recipient is required to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years. The NEVI Formula Program distributes federal funding to states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability along the Nation's highways and within communities. This award represents part of the broader federal initiative to build a convenient, affordable, and reliable EV charging network infrastructure nationwide.

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 alamance 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.