Key Takeaways and Requirements for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
What is “NEVI”?
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program will provide $5 billion over five years to help states create a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, particularly along the Interstate Highway System.
NEVI was established as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) of 2021, also known as the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (“IIJA”).
The program will also establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.
In order to qualify for program funding, each state and territory is required to submit an EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (EVIDP) to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) newly formed Joint Office for “review and public posting” describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. As of August 2022, all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico have submitted their EVIDPs and now await approval from the FHWA on a rolling basis (September 30, 2022 deadline).
What are the benefits for site hosts
Offset a majority of charging infrastructure costs
Capture a competitive market share and provide an essential fueling service for the next generation of transportation
Attract customers to your store
FreeWire can help determine if your business is eligible for funding opportunities under NEVI
Sites must be located at least 50 miles from an existing NEVI-compliant EV charging site
Sites must be publicly available 24/7, 365 days of the year
Sites must provide onsite amenities, i.e. restrooms, WiFi, shelter, etc
Adequate parking space to ensure compliance with ADA requirements and other local permitting requirements
Charging Infrastructure Requirements:
Charging stations must be capable of simultaneously charging four EVs
Charging stations must have a total capacity at or above 600 kW, or at least 150 kW per port
Note: specific program requirements may differ by state.
What services can FreeWire provide relating to NEVI?
FreeWire’s energy experts can guide your business through the NEVI application process. To date, our team has secured millions of dollars in government grants for EV charging projects. FreeWire can provide the following services in regards to NEVI funding opportunities:
Site analysis to determine if your property can host EV charging stations:
Location analysis: does your site meet the minimum requirements to receive maximum NEVI funding?
Electrical analysis: does the site have adequate amperage and power capacity to host charging?
Space Analysis: does the site enable the installation of charging stations that are compliant with ADA requirements and other permitting requirements?
Economic analysis:
Forecasted charging revenue
Tax credit eligibility
NEVI Checklist: Does Your Site Qualify for Funding?
If you believe your location might qualify for NEVI funding based on the information above, please complete the checklist below and a FreeWire energy expert will reach out with any applicable next steps for securing funding for ultrafast EV charging.