PennDOT to receive $171.5M in federal funding for EV infrastructure

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will receive and distribute $171.5 million in formula funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure over the next five years under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

During its first federal fiscal year, there will be $25.4 million available in NEVI National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. The grants will require the grantee to provide a minimum 20 percent match and supports the expansion of EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors and Interstate lookalikes, including more than 1,800 miles in Pennsylvania.

“The NEVI program will help Pennsylvania build out its EV charging infrastructure,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. “As this is a new program for Pennsylvania and the nation at large, we want to give our partners and businesses as much opportunity as possible to prepare for application submission to support our efforts of transparency and equity.”

On Nov. 1, PennDOT will host an informational webinar about the 2022 NEVI Grant Program for anyone interested in applying for PennDOT NEVI grant program funds. The webinar will summarize the program and give information on eligibility, types of projects funded, how to apply, eligible and non-eligible costs, and application best practices.

NEVI stakeholder sessions also will be held statewide.