Pennsylvania Advances with 12 New EV Charging Points Funded by NEVI

Pennsylvania expands its charging network with 12 new NEVI stations, adding to investments already made and reducing CO2 emissions.

New phase of the EV network in Pennsylvania with NEVI funds

Pennsylvania is expanding the public charging network with 12 new charging stations funded by NEVI, installed along strategic state highways.

The contribution adds to the US$54 million already invested in charging infrastructure in the state through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.

PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll points out that these projects will increase charging access for drivers and connect long-distance trips to community charging points.

Initial assessment and impacts

The first NEVI-funded station in Pennsylvania was inaugurated in December 2023. According to official data, it has already hosted over 80,000 charging sessions and driven about 9.6 million miles, contributing to a CO2 reduction exceeding 2,000 metric tons.

Current NEVI Corridor Connections Projects

• Berks County — US$825,958
• Bradford County — US$1.1 million
• Cambria County — US$1.9 million
• Lackawanna County — US$661,584
• Lancaster County — US$2.2 million
• Lehigh County — US$789,028
• Northampton County — US$789,028
• Perry County — US$525,474
• Tioga County — US$500,034

Investing in EVs

To make information about EVs more accessible, PennDOT launched the EVs in Focus video series, as part of the suite of EV infrastructure investments.

Additionally, there are applications open for the NEVI Community Charging Funding in the southeast region, with the western region awaiting the opening of new submissions in the coming weeks.

PennDOT has also opened a survey for organizations interested in connecting with builders and operators of charging stations for partnerships in Community Charging submissions.

Pennsylvania has been proactive in securing resources for EV infrastructure, joining 19 states in a collective action against the federal government's potential withdrawal of the $5 billion NEVI program at the start of the federal government's second term.

Regarding the state's initiatives, Secretary Mike Carroll stated: “This advancement is essential to improve the accessibility and relevance of charging for the state's drivers.”

Share in the comments: have you used a NEVI spot in Pennsylvania? What do you hope to see in the expansion of the charging network?