Louisiana - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Louisiana's NEVI program will expand DC fast charging infrastructure across the state, with plans for 75 charging sites statewide that will support long-distance EV travel along designated corridors. While this is a grant program administered by DOTD focused on commercial infrastructure rather than home charging, it represents Louisiana's investment in EV corridor development that benefits all drivers.
The NEVI program awards grants through a competitive RFP process administered by Louisiana DOTD, with Round 1 awarding approximately 10 projects totaling about $10 million for DC fast charging infrastructure. Grant recipients must provide a minimum 20% cost-share of project costs, and DOTD is actively evaluating existing corridors and engaging freight companies to align projects with statewide EV charging corridor development.
DOTD administers NEVI as a competitive grants program targeting 75 DC fast charging sites (300-760 ports) and approximately 1,124 miles of EV charging corridors by year 5, with Round 1 awarding ~$10 million across 10 projects. Recipients cover a minimum 20% match, and the program incorporates freight industry input and corridor-readiness assessments in its implementation strategy.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22636
- Last updated
- 6/12/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$73,367,735
Program summary
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will administer NEVI funds through a competitive grant process. DOTD plans to install 75 DC fast charging sites statewide by year 5 of the program, which would be about 300-760 charging ports. The DOTD will also evaluate existing corridors for upgrades and engage with freight companies to include their needs in the state grant program. NEVI funding will help construct about 1,124 miles of EV charging corridors. Grant recipients under the program will be responsible for a minimum of 20% of the project costs. Louisiana DOTD's 2023 plan update was released in Q3 2023.
During Q4 2023, the LA DOTD released a draft Round 1 RFP. The draft RFP stipulated that the state plans to award 10 projects, which would be a total of about $10 million for DCFCs.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- DOTD-EVProgram@la.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
