The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched the Community Charging phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), directing $100 million in federal funding toward public electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
The first $34 million will be allocated to southeastern Pennsylvania, covering Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Regional transport planning agencies will prioritise project locations, though all publicly accessible sites are eligible to apply.
Further funding rounds are scheduled for western Pennsylvania in April–May 2026 and for eastern and central regions in August–September 2026. PennDOT has also launched a survey to connect potential site hosts with EV charging developers and operators for joint applications.
The new allocation builds on $54 million already committed under NEVI in Pennsylvania. According to the office of Governor Josh Shapiro, 29 NEVI-funded charging sites are currently operational in the state, representing $17 million in investment, with an additional 54 stations in planning or under construction. Since the first NEVI-funded site opened in December 2023, more than 80,000 charging sessions have been recorded.
PennDOT also confirmed that awards under its separate NEVI Corridor Connections funding round, focused on major roadways beyond designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, will be announced shortly.
Under NEVI requirements, projects are eligible for up to 80% of costs. Stations must be non-proprietary, open-access, publicly available 24/7, and capable of charging at least four vehicles simultaneously. Each charging port must deliver a minimum of 150 kW even when all ports are in use, meet uptime standards, and provide both CCS and NACS (J3400) connectors.
Click Here to get the latest EV news and exclusive updates from EV Mechanica on WhatsApp!