North Carolina Construction News staff writer
A new map released this week shows proposed locations for the second phase of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The map, published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will help developers applying for federal funds to build and operate EV chargers across the state.
“This is one more step toward a clean transportation future,” said Paula Hemmer, NCDOT senior engineer for statewide initiatives. “The map shows where developers can propose EV charging stations, helping us address critical coverage gaps and reduce range anxiety for electric vehicle owners.”
The first map was released a year ago with a request for proposals (RFPs) for businesses interested in Phase 1 of the project, which was awarded in September 2024.
The second RFP for this phase is expected to be issued in early 2025. Developers can learn more about the program and how to apply by visiting NCDOT’s NEVI Program webpage.
The second phase will focus on 41 new charging stations along North Carolina’s highways and interstates, filling gaps in coverage. Thirty-six stations will be in Eastern North Carolina, while five will be in Western North Carolina. Developers applying for funding in the western part of the state will be given extra time to respond due to ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Funded through NEVI, the new stations will be located every 50 miles along federally designated alternative fuel corridors, and will feature DC Fast Chargers capable of fully charging EVs in approximately 20 minutes. The stations will be situated within one mile of major highways such as I-26, I-40, I-85, I-95, U.S. 17, and U.S. 64.
North Carolina has received $109 million in NEVI funding over the next seven years to support the buildout of its EV charging network. The funds will cover the costs of installation and operation for each charging station.
Once Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 will focus on installing chargers in local communities, including both DC Fast Chargers and Level 2 chargers, which take four to eight hours to charge an EV.
