Q4 2024 update: 12,000 more US EV charging ports in 3 months
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q4 2024 update reports an increase of around 12,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown.
That means the US now has a total of nearly 204,000 Level 2 and DC fast charging ports in its national network since the Q3 update – double the number of public chargers since the end of 2020, just before the Biden administration, which launched the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, took over the White House.
Four years ago, 38% of the most heavily trafficked corridors had DC fast chargers at least every 50 miles. Now, 59.1% of the most heavily trafficked corridors have DC fast chargers at least every 50 miles. By the end of 2025, the percentage is expected to rise to around 70%.
As for the Q4 2024 NEVI Formula Program update, there are 126 public EV charging ports in operation across 31 NEVI stations in nine states, resulting in an 83% increase in open NEVI ports since last quarter. (In Q3, there were 69 public charging ports in operation across 17 NEVI stations in eight states.)
In the last three months, Illinois, North Carolina, Iowa, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Oregon, and Delaware announced their first round of awards at various stages. Kansas and Virginia announced their second round of awards at various stages.
A total of 41 states have now released at least their first round of solicitations. Of these states, 35 have issued conditional awards or put agreements in place for over 3,560 fast charging ports across more than 890 charging station locations.
Kentucky has opened its first NEVI Formula Program-funded station (pictured), and Hawaii and Maine opened their second stations. Rhode Island, the first state to be fully built out under the NEVI program, has opened its funding round for public EV charging stations that can be located off Alternative Fuel Corridors.
All 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and DC, have access to two rounds of NEVI funding, adding up to nearly $2.4 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration. As of Friday, 37 states are eligible for a third round of funding, totaling an extra $586 million for the fiscal 2025 year, with the other 13 states, DC and Puerto Rico expected to be approved by the end of 2024.
If those funds are released to the states before Donald Trump takes office on January 20, then it’s extremely unlikely that the money could be revoked.
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South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state.
Invenergy is developing the 68-turbine South Deuel Wind Energy Center on 29,000 acres in Deuel County in the state’s northeast. When it comes online in Q4 2026, it will be capable of powering more than 103,000 US households. Construction is expected to begin late this summer.
In 2021, Invenergy completed the 109-turbine Deuel Harvest Wind Farm (pictured), six miles north of South Deuel, which it sold to Atlanta-based Southern Power.
Invenergy says the new South Dakota wind farm will pump $78 million into landowner payments over the next 30 years, while local governments will see $38 million in property tax revenue. On the jobs front, the project is expected to create 243 construction jobs and support eight long-term operational roles.
South Dakota is one of the most wind-friendly states in the US. In 2023, wind provided 55% of South Dakota’s total electricity generation, a larger share than any other state except Iowa, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Wind exceeded hydropower’s contribution to South Dakota’s in-state electricity generation for the first time in 2021, and it generated nearly three times as much electricity as hydropower in the state in 2023. In the same year, renewables generated 77% of South Dakota’s total in-state electricity net generation (including small-scale solar).
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Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance?
The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan and hatchback. During its EV Day last week (see our recap), Kia showcased four EV4 models, two sedan and two hatchback trims.
Each had a standard and GT-Line model. Now, we are getting our first look at the high-performance GT version. Remember when the EV6 GT arrived in 2022 as “the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever?”
With 576 horsepower, the sporty EV6 GT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. That’s faster than your average Ferrari or Lamborghini, and it’s about half the cost starting at just over $60,000.
Well, the EV4 GT will likely be an even bigger hit with an expected lower price tag and what could be even more power.
After Kia’s electric sports car was spotted in public for the first time, we are learning a few upgrades you can expect to see. The video, courtesy of HealerTV, shows a camouflaged model testing in Korea. However, the orange light on the side of the bumper indicates it is actually an export model.
First look at the Kia EV4 GT electric sports car
At a quick glance, it looks just like the EV4 GT-Line. Looking closer, you can see Kia upgraded the EV4 with sporty wheels (what appears to be 20″), giving it a similar look to the K8.
The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), which includes dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment screens with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
You can expect to see the most significant differences in the interior and in performance. Like Kia’s other GT models, the EV4 is expected to feature a dual-motor AWD powertrain, but exact specs will be revealed closer to its official launch.
The upgraded EV6 GT, launched in Korea in November, now packs 641 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque (when Launch Control is active), thanks to improved front and rear electric motors.
It also gets redesigned front and rear bumpers, suede-trimmed sport bucket seats, and a heat pump (standard on all AWD trims).
Like Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, the new EV6 GT includes a Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) that simulates the sounds and feel of a sports car engine. We got a look at it in action in December after HealerTV got their hands on one to try it out.
We’ll have to wait for the official word on prices, but with the EV4 slotted below the EV6 in Kia’s lineup, the GT model will likely cost around $50,000 to $55,000. That’s much less than your average sports car. The standard EV4 is expected to hit the market later this year, starting at around $35,000 to $40,000.
In comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD starts at $54,990 with 510 horsepower, good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 2.9 seconds.
Would you buy Kia’s electric sports car for around $50,000? Drop us a comment below and let us know what features and specs you’d be looking for. Check back soon for more. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.
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