The federal funds come from the US government’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and are distributed in California via the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation. The $32 million are split between nine projects. For example, the charging network operator Electrify America will receive almost $6.5 million to set up 62 chargers along sections of Interstate 15 between Hesperia and Nevada, Interstate 40 between Barstow and Needles, and State Route 58 between Buttonwillow and Barstow. A list of all grant recipients can be found in the California Energy Commission announcement linked below.
And further grants for similar projects will not be long in coming in California. The state on the west coast of the USA is expecting a total of 384 million dollars from the NEVI program in the coming years. electrive recently asked a representative of the commission, Dustin Schell, at the Intercharge trade fair how exactly the California Energy Commission envisions the expansion of the charging infrastructure in California. Click here to the video interview.
In the US, two programs are currently often mentioned when it comes to subsidies for charging infrastructure: While the NEVI program focuses on fast-charging stations along high-traffic roads, the so-called CFI program focuses on the development of charging stations and alternative refueling infrastructure (hydrogen and gas) in cities and rural areas, especially in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
The CFI program has a total of $2.5 billion, the NEVI program has a total of $5 billion. There have already been several calls and funding rounds for both pots. Both the CFI and the NEVI were created as part of US President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill. They are crucial to “building a convenient, affordable, reliable and American-made national network of electric vehicle charging stations that includes at least 500,000 publicly accessible charging stations by 2030 and ensures that electric vehicles are made in America with American workers,” the Federal Highway Administration recently announced.
The focus of the funding is not only on new locations, but also on upgrading existing locations and columns. Against this backdrop, the US government released almost $150 million in funding in January to repair, replace or modernize around 4,500 charging points in the USA. In August, the Biden administration launched the implementation phase of the program.
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Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption: The Role of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious drivers. However, one of the major barriers to widespread EV adoption is the lack of charging infrastructure. To address this issue, the US government has launched the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at building a network of publicly accessible EV charging stations across the country. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the NEVI program, its goals, and how it’s being implemented in California.
What is the NEVI Formula Program?
The NEVI Formula Program is a federal initiative established by the US Department of Transportation to promote the development of EV charging infrastructure along highways and interstates. The program requires states to submit annual Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans, outlining their strategies for building out EV charging networks [1]. The program focuses on fast-charging stations along high-traffic roads, providing drivers with convenient and reliable charging options during long trips.
California’s NEVI Formula Program
In California, the NEVI Formula Program is being implemented by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation. The state is expected to receive a total of $384 million from the NEVI program in the coming years, funding projects such as the installation of 62 fast-charging stations along Interstate 15, Interstate 40, and State Route 58 [2]. The CEC has already awarded $32 million to nine projects, including a grant to Electrify America to set up fast-charging stations along key highways.
Goals and Objectives
The NEVI program is part of a broader effort to build a convenient, affordable, and reliable national network of EV charging stations. By 2030, the program aims to install at least 500,000 publicly accessible charging stations across the US, ensuring that electric vehicles are made in America and promoting a sustainable transportation sector. In an interview with electrive, Dustin Schell from the CEC outlined the commission’s vision for expanding charging infrastructure in California, with a goal of building 850,000 chargers by 2030 [3].
Complementary Programs: CFI and NEVI
The NEVI Formula Program is one of two key initiatives aimed at promoting EV adoption in the US. The other program is the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program, which focuses on developing charging stations and alternative refueling infrastructure (hydrogen and gas) in cities and rural areas, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. While the NEVI program focuses on fast-charging stations along highways, the CFI program complements it by addressing the need for charging infrastructure in urban and rural areas.
Conclusion
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program is a critical step towards accelerating EV adoption in the US. By providing funding for the development of fast-charging stations along highways and interstates, the program is helping to build a comprehensive network of EV charging infrastructure. In California, the CEC and the California Department of Transportation are working together to implement the NEVI program, with a goal of building out a robust charging network across the state. As the US continues to transition towards a more sustainable transportation sector, initiatives like the NEVI Formula Program will play a vital role in promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption: The Role of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice for environmentally conscious drivers. However, one of the major barriers to widespread EV adoption is the lack of charging infrastructure. To address this issue, the US government has launched the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at building a network of publicly accessible EV charging stations across the country.
What is the NEVI Formula Program?
The NEVI Formula Program is a federal initiative established by the US Department of Transportation to promote the development of EV charging infrastructure along highways and interstates. The program requires states to
