INDOT awards EV charging funding to 39 sites including Terre Haute
INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN/WTWO) — The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded funding to dozens of sites as the state works to expand electric vehicle charging capacity. INDOT received more than 100 applications for EV charger funding as part of the “Charging the Crossroads” program. It selected 39 sites to receive money from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure [...] The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has awarded funding to 39 sites across the state as part of the "Charging the Crossroads" program. The funds will be distributed through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which includes nearly $5 billion in federal funding. All sites are located along Indiana’s Alternative Fuel Corridors and must be installed every 50 miles along the corridor within one mile of an intersection or interchange to meet federal requirements. The NEVI program aims to expand EV charging capacity across the country and reduce “range anxiety” often associated with electric vehicles.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN/WTWO) — The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded funding to dozens of sites as the state works to expand electric vehicle charging capacity.
INDOT received more than 100 applications for EV charger funding as part of the “Charging the Crossroads” program. It selected 39 sites to receive money from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
One of those sites is located right here in Terre Haute, as the Thorntons at 2665 S. S.R. 46 off Exit 11 on I-70 was awarded.
All sites are located along Indiana’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. Charging stations must be installed every 50 miles along the corridor and located within one mile of an intersection or interchange to meet federal requirements.
The awarded sites are mostly located near major interstates spanning Indiana, including I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-80 and I-465. You can find a map of the locations here.
They include, among other things, travel centers, gas stations, convenience stores and hotels. INDOT expects installation to begin in 2025.
The NEVI program was created in 2021 to expand EV charging capacity across the country and reduce “range anxiety” often associated with electric vehicles. It ultimately aims to encourage more drivers to adopt EVs.
The program includes nearly $5 billion in federal funding; Indiana is expected to receive about $100 million. NEVI will fund up to 80% of the cost of installing of EV charging stations and five years of operation and maintenance.
INDOT expects to open applications for a second round of funding later this year.