Grant opportunity for NEVI-Funded DC Fast Charging Stations Now Open

The ODOT Climate Office has launched the third grant opportunity for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program in Oregon. 

The federal NEVI program funds a nationwide network of public DC fast charging stations for electric vehicles and will make it more convenient to quickly charge an EV on longer trips.   

The third grant opportunity will fund DC fast charging station projects on Interstates 5, 82, 84 and 405; U.S. Highways 20, 26, 95, 97 and 101; and Oregon Highway 42. View an online map of the road segments eligible for NEVI-funded charging stations. 

ODOT has $15.9 million in federal funding available for this round. Any incorporated entity or federally-recognized Tribe is eligible to apply.  

ODOT estimates Round 3 will fund at least 20 public DC fast charging stations among the 10 roads.  

How to apply 

Visit the Oregon NEVI webpage for application materials and a link to the online application. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Jan. 22, 2027. 

If you have questions about the application or grant opportunity, contact ORNEVI@odot.oregon.gov.  

Changes for Round 3 

ODOT is no longer prioritizing “full corridor” applications over single station applications. In Round 2, ODOT prioritized applications that proposed a full build out on one or more roads. ODOT did not receive any full corridor applications, so they’ve dropped this approach for Round 3.  

Update on NEVI Rounds 1 and 2 

The awarded projects from the first two NEVI grant opportunities are moving forward. ODOT expects the first NEVI-funded DC fast charging station in Oregon, located at a 76 gas station in Gladstone, will open in December 2026. Several more stations should open in the first few months of 2027.  

Visit the Oregon NEVI webpage for the full list of funded stations from Rounds 1 and 2.  

About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program  

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will establish a nationwide network of public DC fast charging stations in all 50 states over five years along major highways and interstates. The funding comes from the 2021 federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Oregon is allocated $52 million over five years through the program.     

The private EV charging companies awarded grant funding will install, own and maintain the NEVI charging stations. The companies must provide at least 20% in matching funds and a five-year maintenance plan for each station. 

Some Round 3 roads were included in past NEVI grant opportunities. Some of the private companies ODOT selected in past rounds were unable to meet grant agreement obligations, so those roads were included in Round 3. Visit the Oregon NEVI webpage for details. 

For more information, contact Matt Noble 503-779-9868