The NEVI program cost-share for EV charging infrastructure projects is up to 80 % of eligible project expenses which include the purchase of equipment, the initial installation and setup of the EV charging site, the operation and maintenance of the site as well as the related long-term data collection, access, reliability and sharing.

In February 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) published the minimum requirements and standards for NEVI-funded projects. The provisions encompass the installation, operation and maintenance of the EV charging site, aspects of technical interoperability and connectivity, data collection and accessibility, pricing and availability. The detailed requirements and standards can be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/28/2023-03500/national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-standards-and-requirements

A further requirement for the program is compliance of the EV chargers with the Buy America requirements, for which a temporary waiver was issued also in February 2023. Further information ca be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/21/2023-03498/waiver-of-buy-america-requirements-for-electric-vehicle-chargers

ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargeBox solution aligns with the NEVI requirements and standards and also the Buy America provisions so that it is the ideal charger for NEVI sites.

The individual States will throughout the funding period (beginning in 2023) issue requests for proposals (RFP) from EV charging developers and operators for the charging sites determined in the State-specific EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan. The specific timeline is set by the State, however States’ plans have to be updated on an annual basis and submitted to the Joint Office latest until August 1.

Therefore, to benefit from NEVI funding opportunities, it is important to keep track of the information provided by the Department of Transportation in the State and to monitor any notice of intent to advertise for a request for qualifications (RFQ) or request for proposals (RFP).

Based on our deep market experience, our experts will guide you through the NEVI funding process and can assist you every step of the way by asking the right questions and keeping an eye on the details. Moreover, we will assess the potential of additional state-level incentives on top of the federal funding as well as the applicability of tax credits for EV charging projects.

Most importantly though, our battery-buffered DC fast charging solution is ideally suited for your NEVI project due to the flexible layout options of the systems, a quick time-to-market based on the avoidance of time- and cost-intensive grid expansions and significant savings due to the prevention of expensive demand charge fees.

Reach out to us with any questions you may have concerning the NEVI program via the form below. 

Other valuable resources are the FWHA and U.S. DoE webpages:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/nevi_formula_program.cfm
https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/12744