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Nevada's Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Overview
As a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) National Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, over the next five years, the Nevada Department of Transportation will receive $38 million to support publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging. The goal of this program is to create a national network of charging stations.
How Federal Funding Will Be Used
Under the NEVI guidelines, initial funding prioritizes interstate highways. Interstate Highways are designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC). The goal for Nevada is to achieve “Fully Built-Out” status along these AFCs. With some exceptions, this generally means that travelers can expect to find a fast-charging station every 50 miles in close proximity to the interstate. The list below illustrates the specific NEVI requirements.
Phase 1 NEVI Station Criteria
- One mile from the highway
- 50 miles between stations
- DC fast charging stations with at least four ports with CCS connector
- Power output of at least 150kW per port
After completing work on the AFC's, NDOT will enter into the next phase of prioritization and funding will be available for more locations and purposes.
Timeline
On September 14, 2022, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved the Nevada Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan (available here). For the first year of funding (FY 2023), NDOT focused on coordinating with NV Energy and Wells Rural Electric to deploy EV infrastructure along the state's Alternative Fuel Corridors in their service territories.
On September 29, 2023, FHWA approved NDOT's Plan Update for FY 2024 (available here). For the second year (FY 2024), NDOT will continue its partnership with NV Energy and rural electric companies to advance the proposed sites along interstates. Other potential sites along Alternative Fuel Corridors will also be identified. More details on the site selection process can be found here.
With a focus on collaboration and coordination to serve all of Nevada with a data-driven approach to planning, this plan will be updated annually through FY 2027.
To learn more about the basics of EV charging, click here!
Grant Opportunity
The Federal Highway Administration is offering a second opportunity to apply for funds for publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure. This Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI) is a competitive grant program to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work.
Eligible applicants include:
- States or political subdivision of States
- Metropolitan planning organizations
- Unit of local governments
- Special purpose districts or public authorities with a transportation function, including port authorities
- Indian Tribes
- U.S. Territories
- Authorities, agencies, or instrumentalities or entities owned by, one or more entities listed above
- Group of entities listed above
- State or local authorities with ownership of publicly accessible transportation facilities (applies to Community Program only)
New Round 2 applications are due by August 28, 2024. Notice requesting reconsideration of past applications is due to FHWA by July 1, 2024.
For grant application instructions and resources, visit https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/cfi/.
Get Involved
NDOT would like your input to ensure new EV charging stations are equitably deployed and meet the needs of Nevada’s current and future EV drivers, businesses, and communities.
NEVI Program Partnering Directory
NDOT is compiling a list of partners that includes prospective applicants, hosting communities, and other relevant stakeholders who express their desire to install, own, operate, and maintain electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in their respective communities. This directory will enable charging providers to seek out possible collaborations and remain informed about forthcoming program announcements. If you are interested in being included on this list, please fill out the linked Google form below.
- Sign Up Form: NDOT NEVI Program Partnering Directory
- NDOT Directory Results (last updated 4/11/2024)
Provide Input on Station Locations:
Provide Input on NV Energy's Transportation Electrification Plan:
NV Energy's Stakeholder Survey seeks feedback from interested stakeholders as they develop their Transportation Electrification Plan to accelerate the use of electricity as the transportation fuel of choice.- Click here for the Stakeholder Survey
Previous Public Involvement Activities
Webinars: Two public webinars — one on Jan. 24, 2024, and one on July 12, 2023 — were conducted by NDOT to update the public on the Department’s progress and future plans to support a collaborative and reliable statewide EV charging network. Webinar recordings and presentation materials are listed below.
Jan. 24, 2024
July 12, 2023
Contact Us
Resources
- Joint Office of Energy and Transportation- U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Transportation
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program Guidance- U.S. Department of Transportation
- Alternative Fuels Data Center- U.S. Department of Energy
- NEVI Program FAQs- Federal Highway Administration
- Nevada NEVI Program FAQ's - Nevada Department of Transportation
- Plan de Infraestructura de Vehiculos Electricos de Nevada Preguntas mas Frecuentes - NDOT