For advocates, change never comes quickly enough, and some have criticized state governments for moving too slowly to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Biden Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico, in 2022 (ahead of schedule). To date, only 20 states have announced their awards. Are states of a russet hue slow-walking (or completely ignoring) the process?
Well, that’s a topic for another article, but one thing is certain: charging network operator ChargePoint has been taking full advantage of the NEVI program. The company and its partners have been selected for awards at more than 125 sites, representing nearly 600 fast charging ports in 20 states and some $75 million in proposed grant funding.
Several of these sites are up and running—the latest to open for business are two sites along Interstate 95 in Rhode Island. According to ChargePoint, the Ocean State is the first in the nation to complete Phase 1 of the NEVI program.
All of ChargePoint’s NEVI sites feature the ChargePoint Express Plus charging station. This is a modular DC fast charging platform capable of delivering power levels up to 500 kWh. Each Express Plus station can simultaneously charge two vehicles. Express Plus configurations include cable options for both CCS and NACS (aka SAE J3400) connectors.
“ChargePoint and its partners continue to lead the industry by enabling the most NEVI-funded fast charging locations along major US highways,” said Anne Smart, VP of Public Policy at ChargePoint. “Together with our partners, we are enabling accessible, reliable fast charging solutions across the US, ensuring all EV drivers can access charging when and where they need it.”
Source: ChargePoint
