Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at 42 locations along US 17 in new hanover, pender and onslow counties

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) received a Formula Grant award of $537,774.20 from the Federal Highway Administration under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (CFDA 20.277) on October 27, 2025. The award funds the acquisition, installation, and operation of direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles at 42 locations along US 17 in New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow Counties, North Carolina. This corridor is designated as an alternate fuel corridor under the NEVI program initiative.

The deliverables include the installation of EV charging stations with all associated electrical infrastructure requirements and improvements, including conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. Following completion of the installation phase, NCDOT is contractually obligated to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years. The project is scheduled for ultimate completion by September 30, 2031, aligning with the NEVI program's multi-year buildout timeline to establish a convenient, affordable, and reliable electric vehicle charging network along the nation's highways.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at 42 locations along US 17 in new hanover, pender and onslow counties. 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.