Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at 23 locations along US-70 in johnston county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) $1.613 million in formula grant funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program (CFDA 20.277) on October 27, 2025, for the acquisition and installation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at 23 locations along US-70 in Johnston County. The project encompasses associated electrical infrastructure improvements, including installation of EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. NCDOT is required to operate and maintain the charging facility for a minimum of five years following installation, with a final completion date of September 30, 2031.

This award represents the FHWA's continued deployment of EV charging infrastructure along alternative fuel corridors nationwide as part of the broader NEVI Formula Program, which allocates formula-based funding to states for strategic EV charging network development. The program has accelerated significantly, with 168 awards issued in 2025 and 237 awards through mid-2026, collectively representing $884.3 million in federal funding directed toward establishing a convenient, affordable, and reliable EV charging 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 23 locations along US-70 in johnston 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.