Wisconsin - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
This grant program supports DC fast charging stations along Wisconsin highways and interstates, making long-distance EV travel more practical. While the funding goes to charging station developers and operators rather than individual homeowners, you may benefit from expanded public charging access as the network grows.
Eligible organizations can apply for grants to build DC fast charging infrastructure along Alternative Fuel Corridors in Wisconsin, with the first round awarding approximately $23.3 million across 53 locations in May 2024. Stations must generally be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of Interstate exits, and applicants should consult the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan for detailed program requirements and application procedures.
Wisconsin receives a share of the $5 billion federal NEVI Formula Grant Program to expand EV charging along designated alternative fuel corridors. The first funding round (May 2024) allocated $23.3 million to 53 locations statewide; future rounds are under development. Awardees must meet federal spacing (approximately 50 miles) and location requirements (within one mile of Interstate exits) as outlined in the state's EV Infrastructure Plan.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22650
- Effective
- 10/1/2022
- Expires
- 9/30/2026Expired
- Last updated
- 6/13/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$78,654,701
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.
Wisconsin announced awardees for the first round of funding for its NEVI program in May 2024. This round of funding allocated approximately $23.3 million to 53 locations across the state. Details on further rounds of funding are not currently available. More details on Wisconsin's NEVI process can be found in the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- transportationelectrification@dot.wi.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
