- The US government is investing $150 million to repair and upgrade 4,500 existing EV charging points nationwide, beginning with a station in Washington, DC.
- The upgrades will increase charging speeds from 50 kW to 150 kW and improve reliability, supporting faster and more efficient charging.
- The initiative aims to ensure existing charging infrastructure meets drivers’ needs, supporting broader EV adoption.
US government injects $150 million to improve 4,500 EV charge points across the country
The US government has launched a major initiative to improve the already installed EV charging infrastructure nationwide. The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has started a $150 million project to repair and upgrade 4,500 EV charge points.
Yesterday, the Joint Office broke ground on its first project in Washington, DC. The new Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility (EVC-RAA) program aims to fix an inoperable charging station in the capital. Once repaired, the station will charge four vehicles at once using CCS or NACS connectors. Charging speeds will increase from 50 kW to 150 kW, allowing for faster, more efficient charging.
Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office, stated:
“These upgraded chargers offer faster speeds, serve more drivers, and are part of projects creating jobs across the country.”
The nearly $150 million in grants for the EVC-RAA is funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program is working with all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
The Biden-Harris administration has committed to installing 500,000 public charge points by 2030. Spending significant money improving pre-existing infrastructure may seem counterproductive. However, ensuring that charging infrastructure is up-to-scratch and fast enough to suit drivers’ needs is an essential step in adoption.
We can fight the fear, uncertainty, and doubt plaguing the EV transition by establishing a precedent of reliable fast charging. This topic, and many more like it, will be discussed at length at the upcoming US EV SUMMIT. The event will bring industry leaders from across the US’s rapidly growing emobility world to discuss the future of US EV adoption. Find out more, and get involved, here – https://www.evsummit.biz/ev-summit-usa/ev-summit-usa-home
