The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has published a map of the proposed locations for new charging stations. Businesses will be able to apply for a federal fund provided through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI).
The map, along with a notice, was released to North Carolina businesses in late December to give time to plan if they will utilize the NEVI funds. Businesses will have until February to apply for the funds.
There is a Two-Phase Installation Plan:
Phase 1: Involves the installation of DC Fast Chargers along interstates and major highways. These chargers can charge an electric vehicle in about 20 minutes.
Phase 2: Includes community-based DC Fast Chargers and Level 2 chargers, which take longer (4-8 hours) to charge a vehicle.
In order for a charging station to be built under Phase 1, it must meet specific criteria outlined in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These include:
–Deployed every 50 miles along the alternative fuel corridor (highways and interstates).
–One mile or less from an alternative fuel corridor.
–Built charging system ports capable of providing 150 kilowatts of direct current to four vehicles simultaneously.
–Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
–Installed in compliance with local permitting and zoning requirements.
