Illinois - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by: Illinois Department of Transportation
Quick Summary
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.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22643
- Effective Date
- 10/1/2022
- Expiration Date
- 9/30/2026
- Last Updated
- 6/13/2024
Eligibility
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
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.