Georgia gets 26 new DC fast-charging stations with $24.4M of NEVI funds

Georgia is putting more federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) dollars to work, with $24.4 million allocated to 26 new DC fast-charging stations across the state. 

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has selected private-sector partners to build and operate the new stations, which will be located along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Each site will have four DC fast chargers available 24/7 and, with a minimum of 150 kW per port, capable of delivering a full recharge in as little as 20 minutes, depending on the EV.

This is the second round of Georgia’s NEVI awards. GDOT mapped out 33 priority sites near highway exits and interchanges in mostly rural areas to close gaps left after the first round in 2024. The response was strong: the EV charging industry submitted 41 proposals to cover 26 of those locations.

Six winners were selected: Pilot Travel Centers, Silver Comet Energy, Universal EV, PowerUp America, Love’s Travel Stops, and EnviroSpark Energy Solutions.

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Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) said, “We appreciate Georgia DOT for fulfilling the state’s commitment to a robust, reliable fast-charging network that meets federal standards and serves communities across Georgia.”

Georgia was allocated about $135 million through the NEVI program, part of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal program covers up to 80% of the project costs, with private partners covering the balance.

Round 2 follows a legal battle earlier this year, when a lawsuit filed by several states (not Georgia) compelled the Trump Administration to release funds owed from the NEVI Formula Program. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s illegal attempt to obstruct the NEVI program in June, clearing the way for planned NEVI EV charging projects to continue.

Read more: Court says US must free up billions in illegally-frozen electric car charger funds

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