Nevi award - install direct current fast charging ports for electric vehicles at 13 locations along US 17 in chowan and perquimans counties

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $847,792.50 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation on October 28, 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 13 locations along U.S. Route 17 in Chowan and Perquimans Counties. The project encompasses installation of complete electrical infrastructure systems, including EV charging stations, conduit, wire, transformers, panel boards, and EV meters across locations designated as part of an alternate fuel corridor. Following installation completion, the awardee is obligated to operate and maintain the charging facilities for a minimum of five years, with the ultimate project completion date set for September 30, 2031.

This award represents a discrete installation component of the broader NEVI Formula Program, which allocates federal funding to states for strategic deployment of EV charging infrastructure to establish an interconnected national network. The program prioritizes convenient, affordable, and reliable charging access along highways and within communities to support the transition to electric vehicle transportation infrastructure across the United States.

Project description

National electric vehicle infrastructure (NEVI) contract award to acquire and install direct current (DC) fast charging ports for electric vehicles (EVS) at 13 locations along US 17 in chowan and perquimans 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.