Businesses interested in owning and operating EV charging stations can now apply for $47 million in grant dollars, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to build and maintain EV fast charging stations primarily along I-90, with additional charging stations along I-94 and 35.
This latest request for proposal is the second round of EV charging station funds to be distributed by MnDOT, as a part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. It’s one part of the bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which is designed to provide a convenient, affordable, reliable and equitable national network of EV chargers.
Businesses interested in applying need to meet the following requirements:
Located no more than 50 miles apart along the Alternative Fuel Corridor
Located less than one mile driving distance from an exit
Have a minimum of four 150 kW charging ports able to operate simultaneously
Allow public access to the chargers 24 hours a day, seven days a week
MnDOT has a webinar scheduled for anyone interested in learning more. It’s scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the requirements and ask questions.
Additional information can be found on MnDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program website.
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