The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently opened the third round of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Up to $10 million in federal formula funding will be awarded.
This round requests proposals for up to nine additional electric vehicle fast charging projects along the state’s major highways and routes designated as EV Alternative Fuel Corridors. Proposals must be submitted no later than June 24.
“Through Maryland’s NEVI Program, the state is moving to make powering up an EV as easy as fueling up a gas-powered vehicle,” Katie Thomson Maryland Department of Transportation acting secretary, said. “This is an exciting moment as Maryland helps meet the demand for wider access to sustainable EV charging across the state.”
The state has more than 150,458 registered electric vehicles and 5,302 public Level 2 and fast charging ports. Seven NEVI sites have opened near major corridors in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Prince George’s, Wicomico, Carroll, Garrett and Washington counties.
The first two rounds of funding awarded 31 projects $19.1 million in grants for 166 new Direct Current fast charging ports.
The NEVI Program expands public charging networks along corridors with critical charging gaps. Maryland’s program is supported by $63 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.