The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded eight businesses $14.4 million from North Carolina’s share of the National Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
The businesses will construct and operate charging stations in 14 locations, including locations in Asheboro, Columbus, High Point, Kinston, Raleigh, Wadesboro and Weaverville.
“The number of electric vehicles registered in North Carolina continues to increase,” NCDOT State Initiatives Manager Heather Hildebrandt said. “By expanding our electric vehicle charging network, we’re making it easier for everyone to travel confidently across the state, while supporting a cleaner, more modern transportation economy.”
The federal NEVI Program will help states create a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors. North Carolina expects to receive up to $109 million to partner with businesses that will deploy and operate charging stations.
NEVI funds reimburse businesses for up to 80 percent of project costs for a five-year period. North Carolina is distributing funds in two phases. Phase one will build fast charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors to support regional travel. Phase two will build community level electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The department funded five electric vehicle charging stations in 2024. The network is expected to be complete in three years.