Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along I-95 in cumberland county

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $1.613 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 24, 2025, to acquire, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at four locations along Interstate 95 in Cumberland County. The project encompasses the complete electrical infrastructure buildout required to support these charging facilities, including installation of conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, EV meters, and associated electrical improvements. The work is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2031, with the awardee required to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five-year period following installation.

This award supports the federal NEVI program's strategic objective to establish a convenient and reliable EV charging network along the nation's highways. The four charging locations in Cumberland County are positioned along an alternate fuel corridor, contributing to the broader statewide deployment of EV infrastructure across North Carolina's highway network. As a formula grant recipient, NCDOT administers these federal funds to implement this specific charging infrastructure project as part of the state's comprehensive EV charging deployment program.

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-95 in cumberland 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.