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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) $1.613 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 29, 2025, for the installation and operation of direct current (DC) fast charging infrastructure along Interstate 40 in Burke County. The project encompasses the acquisition and installation of ten DC fast charging ports at designated locations along I-40, classified as part of an alternate fuel corridor. Associated work includes the deployment of electrical infrastructure improvements such as conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and electric vehicle (EV) meters necessary to support the charging stations. The award carries an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2031.

Beyond the initial installation phase, NCDOT is obligated to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years following completion. This award reflects NCDOT's broader role as a formula grant recipient for the NEVI program, which has obligated over $884 million in federal funding nationally to establish an interconnected network of convenient, affordable, and reliable EV charging infrastructure across the nation's highways and communities. The Burke County project represents one component of NCDOT's statewide deployment strategy across multiple Interstate and U.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 ten locations along I-40 in burke 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.