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Now the Biden-Harris administration is awarding $521 million in grants to continue building out the nation’s electric vehicle charging network

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden-Harris administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue the construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and alternative fuel infrastructure in 29 states, two federally recognized tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the installation of more than 9,200 EV charging stations.

This new EV infrastructure will increase access and reliability for communities across the country and provide EV charging for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles along designated highways, interstates, and major roads. The funds are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals to support the growth of a convenient, affordable, reliable, and Made-in-America national network of EV chargers so drivers can charge close to home, at work, and along key corridors across the U.S.

Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, the number of publicly available EV chargers has doubled. There are now over 192,000 publicly available charging ports, with approximately 1,000 new public chargers being added each week. This progress is a testament to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the catalytic effect it has had on private investment in EV charging infrastructure. Through programs like the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, the Biden-Harris Administration is playing a critical role alongside private industry to actively expand the U.S. EV charging network while creating good-paying, union jobs.

Charging infrastructure is being built in rural, suburban, urban, and tribal communities to complement private investment and fill critical gaps where charging is needed most. Additionally, this buildout aligns with the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which is investing in EV truck charging along one of the nation’s largest freight corridors in America. These investments will advance EV adoption, emissions reductions, economic development, and healthy communities.

“President Biden and Vice President Harris believe in building infrastructure from the bottom up and the middle. This investment puts government money in the hands of states, tribes and communities to build a more accessible national charging network,” said US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm“It will create good-paying local jobs and give Americans more transportation options, regardless of location or income. Plus, people looking for a new vehicle can more confidently take advantage of tax breaks to buy new and used electric vehicles.”

“The Biden-Harris administration has been clear that America is leading the EV revolution, and thanks to the historic infrastructure package, we are building a nationwide EV charging network to ensure all drivers have an accessible, reliable and convenient way to charge their vehicles,” said US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. “The awards we’re announcing today build on this important work and help ensure the cost savings, health and climate benefits, and jobs of the electric future are secured for Americans across the country.”

“As we build out EV charging on our highways, we’re also investing in local communities, rural, urban and tribal. Today’s grants are a critical part of ensuring that every American can find a charging station as easily as they can find a gas station, which will reduce pollution on our roads, lower costs for families and help people get to their destinations efficiently,” said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg.

“Building new charging infrastructure already creates good-paying, union jobs and modernizes transportation in a way that makes the air our children breathe cleaner,” he said. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi“Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, we are accelerating private investment to do just that while expanding our capacity to produce these technologies in the United States. Today’s announcement helps us move faster to win the future — good jobs, clean air, and a robust manufacturing economy that supports a growing middle class.”

The grants announced today are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program and a 10 percent reserve from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Together, these programs have leveraged private investment to grow the nation’s EV charging network, actively deploying chargers across the country and ensuring more drivers can charge their EVs where they live, work, and shop, while also supporting longer commutes. These historic investments will accelerate the nation’s transition to a clean energy economy while reducing pollution and harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

$321 million of today’s investment will be allocated to 41 “community projects” that expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure within communities across the country, while $200 million will go to 10 “corridor” fast charging projects that expand the national charging and alternative fuels network along designated alternative fuel corridors.

The awards also support the President’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims for 40 percent of total benefits from federal investments to flow to underserved communities, with more than half of the funding going to locations in underserved communities. Investing in these communities creates jobs, lowers transportation costs, and helps reduce health care costs caused by air pollution, while also ensuring equal access to EV charging infrastructure for all.

“As we reach this important milestone in the buildout of the national EV charging network, FHWA remains steadfast in our continued work to support the deployment of hundreds of thousands of EV chargers in the years ahead,” said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt“The EV charging and alternative fuel projects honored today will bring clean transportation to communities across the country and put America on a path to lead the world in zero-emission transportation technology, while creating good-paying jobs and reducing our carbon footprint.”

“Most electric vehicles are charged at homes, work or other destinations while the vehicles are already parked. This provides a safe, reliable and much more convenient way for everyone to refuel,” said Gabe Klein, Executive Director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation“Today’s investments in public charging stations fill critical gaps and lay the foundation for a zero-emissions future where everyone can choose to drive electric for greater individual convenience and lower fuel costs, as well as cleaner air and lower health care costs for all Americans.”

In response to the NOFO, FHWA received requests for consideration from 277 applicants requesting a total of $2.1 billion in funding, nearly double the amount of funding available. This funding round expands the total number of states with an awarded CFI project to 38, adding the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with 14 states and the District of Columbia receiving their first CFI award.

The following community projects are selected in this funding round:

The City of Milwaukee will receive nearly $15 million to install EV chargers at 53 locations across the city. During the site selection process, the city prioritized locations in areas without existing EV infrastructure, low- to moderate-income communities, and neighborhoods with high multifamily housing ratios. This project will support the city’s climate and equity goals by expanding the grid in areas that currently lack public infrastructure or home charging, making residents more comfortable switching to EVs and increasing EV adoption.

The Standing Rock Renewable Energy Authority, on behalf of the Sioux Reservation in North Dakota, will receive nearly $3.9 million to install publicly accessible EV charging stations at eight locations. The locations were selected because they are spread across the reservation’s eight counties and serve as congregate settings where tribal members can access services.

The following corridor projects have been selected in this subsidy round:

The Fort Independence Indian Community will receive more than $15 million to install a reliable, resilient and sustainable EV charging station along the U.S. Route 395 corridor, a designated alternative fuel corridor and the only north-south passage along the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range. This project will help reduce emissions by encouraging EV adoption and powering the charging station via a solar microgrid with combined heat and power generation and battery backup.

The City of Atlanta is receiving nearly $11.8 million to install a DC Fast Charging Hub at Atlanta’s airport with 50 DC fast chargers. The DC Fast Charger Hub would provide critical charging for rental car companies, ride-hailing drivers, airport shuttles for hotels, employees, the city’s growing electric fleet of light- to heavy-duty vehicles, as well as regional and local EV drivers who come to the airport or travel along nearby major freeways. The project aims to improve asthma-related issues in predominantly Black and underserved neighborhoods and would engage underserved communities to ensure widespread EV adoption.

A complete overview of the grant recipients can be found here.

On May 30, 2024, FHWA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for applications under the second round of funding through the CFI program. The NOFO announced FHWA’s intention to make supplemental awards for applications submitted under the CFI Round 1 NOFO for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 issued on March 14, 2023, that were not previously selected. The application period for CFI Round 2 closes on September 11, 2024.

In response to the NOFO, FHWA received requests for consideration from 277 applicants requesting a total of $2.1 billion in funding, nearly double the amount of funding available. This funding round expands the total number of states with an awarded CFI project to 38, adding the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, with 14 states and the District of Columbia receiving their first CFI award.

FHWA works closely with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to provide technical assistance in planning and implementing a national network of EV chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure. Information about Joint Office technical assistance is available at

For more information about President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and electric vehicle investments, visit FHWA’s BIL website.

Thanks to the US Department of Energy.