Federal Highway Administration Approves State’s Updated Plan to Utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Funds to Create Fast Charging StationsState Department of Transportation Working with State Power Authority to Expedite Installation of Approximately 20 New Fast Charging Locations by End of 2024
“In order to achieve our ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to all-electric vehicles, New York State must have a vast network of charging stations that are easy to use and convenient to reach,” Governor Hochul said.
The NEVI program was created as part of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 and provides dedicated federal funding to states to support the strategic deployment of electric vehicle Level 3 Direct Current Fast Charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network for reliable charging, with an emphasis on locations near interstate highway exits.