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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1,118,250 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation on October 27, 2025, 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 three locations along Interstate 40 in Wake County. The project encompasses the complete electrical infrastructure required to support EV charging stations, including conduit, wiring, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters. The ultimate completion date is September 30, 2031, with the awardee obligated to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years following installation.

This award represents part of NCDOT's broader deployment of NEVI Phase II funding totaling over $29 million to install DC fast charging infrastructure along alternate fuel corridors statewide, including Interstate 26, Interstate 40, and several U.S. highways. The NEVI Formula Program provides formula allocations to states to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability along the Nation's highways and within communities.

Project description

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