The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program offers substantial funding opportunities for building EV charging stations across the United States. Here's what potential charging infrastructure owners need to know:

NEVI Funding Overview

• Federal program providing up to 80% cost coverage for fast chargers
• Includes equipment, installation, electrical upgrades, and some operational costs
• Total funding: $7.5 billion ($5B Formula Funding + $2.5B Discretionary Funding)
• Could support over 10,000 fast charging locations nationwide

Funding Distribution

1. Formula Funding ($5B):

• Phase 1 (Corridor): Focuses on fast charging within one mile of interstate corridors
• Phase 2 (Community): Flexible funding for broader charging infrastructure
• States manage competitive programs with specific criteria

2. Discretionary Funding ($2.5B):

• Allocated directly to state/local governments
• Supports clean transportation projects
• Details pending for local deployment programs

NEVI Requirements

• Sites must be within one mile of designated corridors
• Four 150kW fast chargers every 50 miles
• Typical site cost: $500,000 - $750,000

Timeline

• Early 2023: Federal standards release
• Q1 2023: First state applications due
• Q2/Q3 2023: Award announcements
• Q3 2023+: Corridor station construction
• 2024+: Phase 2 implementation

Application Requirements

1. Site Budget

• Equipment costs
• Installation expenses
• Networking and maintenance fees

2. Documentation

• Experience statements
• Key personnel bios
• Equipment specifications
• Utility estimates
• Site layouts
• ADA compliance plans

Successful applications require thorough planning, technical expertise, and understanding of federal regulations. Most states are currently developing their program guidelines based on federal standards.

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