Washington - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program
Administered by Washington Department of Transportation
The NEVI program funds DC fast-charging stations along major Washington interstates and highways spaced roughly 50 miles apart, making long-distance EV travel more practical. Washington prioritizes I-5 and I-90 first, followed by I-82/I-182, US 395, US 101, and US 195, with future expansion guided by state planning tools. As a homeowner, you benefit from improved public charging access rather than direct rebates—check the NEVI Grant page for station locations near your travel corridors.
NEVI funding supports commercial DC fast-charging installations on alternative fuel corridors designated by Washington State, with stations typically positioned within one mile of Interstate exits and spaced 50 miles apart. Contractors interested in NEVI-funded projects should monitor WSDOT's solicitations and the NEVI Grant page for procurement opportunities, and coordinate with WSDOT's planning priorities (I-5, I-90, then secondary corridors). Applicants must align with the state's strategic infrastructure plan and can contact WSDOT at nevi.program@wsdot.wa.gov for procurement details.
Washington receives a state allocation from the $5 billion federal NEVI program to deploy DC fast chargers on designated alternative fuel corridors, with WSDOT serving as the planning and grant administrator. The state prioritizes north/south (I-5) and east/west (I-90) interstates, then secondary corridors, guided by the Zero-Emission Vehicle Mapping and Forecasting Tool (ZEV-MFT) under development; the plan was updated in September 2025 and earlier in August 2024. WSDOT coordinates with the Interagency EV Coordinating Council and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, with particular attention to benefits for disadvantaged communities as outlined in updated plan revisions.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22662
- Effective
- 10/1/2022
- Expires
- 9/30/2026Expired
- Last updated
- 6/25/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial
- Technologies
- direct current fast charging equipment
Incentive amount
$70,865,271
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 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) developed the state's NEVI plan. WSDOT will initially prioritize building out the state’s north/south and east/west interstates, I-5 and I-90, respectively. Secondary priorities for investments include completing the I-82/I-182 and US 395 followed by US 101 and US 195. WSDOT will then consider additional chargers on the highest-volume corridors, and in higher-dependency areas. Other private and public investments in EV infrastructure will also focus on high-usage corridors and centers. Future infrastructure deployments will be guided by the state’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mapping and Forecasting Tool (ZEV-MFT), which is under development. A plan update was published in July 2023. This updated plan is a streamlined version of the initial plan with several changes including revisions to the process to identify, quantify, and measure benefits to disadvantaged communities, and information on interagency working groups established since the original plan's publication.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- Partnerships@wsdot.wa.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
