For advocates, change isn’t coming fast enough, and some have criticized states for being slow to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI). The Biden administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico in 2022 (ahead of schedule). So far, only 20 states have announced their awards. Are the reddish-brown states slow to (or completely ignore) the process?
Well, that’s a topic for another article, but one thing is for sure: ChargePoint, the charging network operator, has taken full advantage of the NEVI program. The company and its partners have been selected for awards at more than 125 locations, representing nearly 600 fast charging outlets in 20 states, and nearly $75 million in proposed grant funding.
Several of these sites have been commissioned—the most recent to open for business are two sites along Interstate 95 in Rhode Island. According to ChargePoint, the Ocean State is the first state in the country to complete the first phase of the NEVI program.
All ChargePoint NEVI locations feature the ChargePoint Express Plus charging station. It is a mountable DC fast charging platform capable of delivering power levels up to 500 kWh. Each Express Plus station can charge two vehicles simultaneously. Express Plus configurations include cable options for both CCS and NACS (also known as SAE J3400) connectors.
“ChargePoint and our partners continue to lead the industry by enabling the most NEVI-funded fast charging locations along major U.S. highways,” said Anne Smart, Vice President of Public Policy at ChargePoint. “Together with our partners, we are enabling reliable and accessible fast charging solutions across the United States, ensuring that all electric vehicle drivers have access to charging when and where they need it.”
Source: ChargePoint
