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

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $1.613 million through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) to the North Carolina Department of Transportation on October 29, 2025, for the acquisition and installation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at nine locations along Interstate 40 in Buncombe County. The project encompasses all associated electrical infrastructure requirements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The recipient is obligated to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years following installation, with an ultimate project completion date of September 30, 2031.

This award supports the federal government's objective to establish a convenient, reliable, and interconnected electric vehicle charging network along the nation's highways. The Buncombe County corridor qualifies as part of an alternate fuel corridor, positioning this infrastructure to facilitate regional EV adoption and support multimodal transportation objectives across North Carolina's highway network.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at nine locations along I-40 in buncombe 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.