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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $1.613 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) to acquire, install, and operate direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at two locations along Interstate 40 in Pender County. The award, issued on October 27, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2031, funds the complete electrical infrastructure necessary to support the charging stations, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The project locations are situated within an alternate fuel corridor as designated under NEVI program guidelines.

In addition to installation, the funding supports a five-year operational and maintenance period for the charging facilities, ensuring sustained availability and reliability of the EV charging network along this critical interstate corridor. This award represents part of the broader NEVI formula allocation strategy, under which states receive funding to strategically deploy interconnected EV charging infrastructure to support the nation's transition to electric vehicle transportation.

Project description

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