- FHWA awarded $635 million to expand EV charging and fuelling infrastructure across 27 states, Tribal nations, and D.C.
- Funding supports 42 community and 7 corridor projects, including initiatives in Oklahoma, Alabama, and key highway corridors.
- The investment aims to ensure reliable, accessible, and affordable zero-emission transportation options for all US communities.
FHWA is building a greener future with $635 million for EV chargers
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $635 million in grants to grow EV charging and alternative fuelling infrastructure. The funding, provided under the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), supports 49 projects in 27 states, four Tribal nations, and Washington, D.C.
This investment is part of a larger $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. An additional 10% comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Together, these programs are closing gaps in the EV charging network and ensuring access for all communities. Currently, rural communities are vastly underrepresented on the charging network. These projects will expand the network, pushing ever closer to total coverage.
Of the total funding, $368 million will go to 42 community projects. For example, the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma will use $10.7 million to install 112 EV charging ports across 12 locations, including parks and health centres. Troy, Alabama, will receive $724,912 to build 10 charging stations at key locations like its hospital and university.
Another $268 million will fund seven corridor projects, including $18.6 million to expand charging infrastructure along the I-81 and I-78 corridors in four states.
Gabe Klein, Executive Director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, commented:
“Americans deserve real choices in how they get around. Today’s investments supplement a combination of federal tax incentives, state and local funding, and private investment to fill gaps in the nation’s rapidly growing alternative fueling network and ensure all communities—whether rural, urban, or suburban—have access to convenient, reliable, and affordable zero-emission transportation options.”
This investment is a critical step in transforming the US transportation landscape. As electric vehicles grow in popularity, accessible and reliable charging infrastructure will ensure a smoother transition to zero-emission driving. Expanding this network supports environmental goals, economic growth, and equitable access to clean transportation for all Americans.
