Pennsylvania secures another $37M in NEVI funding for EV chargers

Pennsylvania is allocating $37 million in federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding to build 515 new public EV charging ports across the Philadelphia region, according to PennDOT.

• The funding covers Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
• Projects will expand public charging availability by 27% regionally and 53% in Philadelphia.
• It's Electric PA received $2.93 million for 157 on-street Level 2 ports across 13 Philadelphia neighborhoods.
• Voltpost and Tesla also secured awards for curbside and fast-charging ports.

Expanding Curbside and Fast Charging

For drivers without a driveway, curbside charging provides a vital solution to plug in while parked near home. Voltpost received funding for another 62 curbside ports across four suburban counties. Fast charging is also receiving a major boost with significant investments in dedicated DC fast-charging infrastructure.

PositivEnergy received $7.2 million for 54 DC fast-charging ports across 11 Philadelphia Parking Authority lots. Tesla secured two $392,000 awards for eight ports each at Royal Farms in Broomall and Wawa in Plymouth Meeting, expanding high-speed options for regional drivers.

Pennsylvania's Leadership in NEVI Deployment

Pennsylvania has built 54 EV charging stations using NEVI funds so far, representing more than double the number of any other state. The funding originates from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the state's total five-year allocation standing at $171.5 million.

States are permitted to spend NEVI funds more broadly after the Federal Highway Administration certifies that corridor requirements have been met, a status Pennsylvania achieved on September 22, 2025. PennDOT's community charging program enforces strict minimum standards, including ADA compliance and Buy America requirements.

Timeline and Next Steps

PennDOT's estimated schedule for southeastern projects sets environmental reviews from November 2026 through January 2027, followed by agreement execution in early 2027. Drivers will need to wait for construction and commissioning before these stations become operational.

Applications for the western region closed recently, while central and eastern Pennsylvania applications are scheduled to close on March 12, 2027. These ongoing investments mark a major milestone in expanding accessible electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state.