Montana - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Montana's NEVI program allocates $43 million over five years to build fast-charging infrastructure along key state travel corridors, with charging stations spaced approximately 50 miles apart near Interstate exits and highways. This investment supports the state's projection that 30,000 residents and 100,000 visitors will drive EVs through Montana by 2030, making long-distance EV travel more practical. To find available charging stations or learn about upcoming projects, contact the Energy Bureau or check the Alternative Fuels Data Center.
The NEVI Formula Grant Program provides Montana with $43 million in federal funding through 2026 to deploy direct current fast-charging equipment along alternative fuel corridors. Projects must meet spacing requirements (50 miles apart, within one mile of Interstate exits or highways) and comply with 23 CFR 680 standards; the state's updated deployment plan released in July 2023 incorporates market conditions and implementation strategies. Contractors should review Montana's deployment plan documents and consult with the Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality for project opportunities and Buy America requirements guidance.
Montana's NEVI program receives $43 million in federal IIJA funding over five years, administered by the Department of Transportation (MDT) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The program targets development of EV charging corridors along key routes to serve projected growth in EV adoption (30,000 residents and 100,000 annual visitors by 2030) while extending networks to rural communities. Implementation follows 23 CFR 680 standards with charging stations spaced 50 miles apart; the updated state plan from July 2023 addresses market evolution, public engagement, and compliance strategies for ongoing deployment.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22656
- Effective
- 10/1/2022
- Expires
- 9/30/2026Expired
- Last updated
- 6/25/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$42,889,962
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.
Montana's deployment plan was developed by the state's Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The goals of the deployment plan include developing EV charging corridors along key travel routes, considering by 2030 30,000 state residents and 100,000 visitors will be projected to drive EVs through the state. Other goals include establishing a connection of EV networks for rural communities to use, amongst other planning visions. An updated state plan was released in July 2023. The updates included a summary of public engagement activities, changing market conditions, challenges, and implementation strategies to ensure compliance with 23 CFR 680.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- KMaki@mt.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
