Illinois - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois is distributing federal NEVI grant funding to build fast-charging stations spaced roughly 50 miles apart along interstate corridors, with the second funding round awarding $18.4 million for 25 projects statewide in September 2025. As a driver, you'll benefit from an expanding network of reliable DC fast chargers on major travel routes, though these stations are designed primarily for long-distance corridor travel rather than local charging.
NEVI funding flows through competitive grant applications administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); in round two, 25 projects were selected from a competitive call to install 167 total charging ports. Eligible applicants must enter into a grant agreement with IDOT and meet federal spacing and location requirements (stations within one mile of Interstate exits or designated alternative fuel corridors, approximately 50 miles apart).
Illinois receives $148 million in total NEVI funding through IIJA (2021–2026) to deploy interconnected fast-charging infrastructure along federal alternative fuel corridors. IDOT manages competitive grant rounds and has awarded funds to 37 sites across two rounds; round two (2025) selected 25 projects for $18.4 million to serve statewide interstate travel corridors. The program targets EV adoption growth toward the state's goal of 1 million registered EVs by 2030 and is coordinated with IEPA, DCEO, and federal FHWA requirements.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22643
- Effective
- 10/1/2022
- Expires
- 9/30/2026Expired
- Last updated
- 6/13/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$148,621,459
Program summary
Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first round of funding under the Illinois Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan was issued on March 8, 2024, with applications due within 60 days of that date. The first round of funding is for approximately $50 million.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
