RMP Utah Plug-in Electric Vehicle Incentive Program by Rocky Mountain Power

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program is a federal initiative established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021. Its primary goal is to create a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations, particularly along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Overview

Aspect	Details
Program Goal	Create a nationwide network of EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs)
Funding	$5 billion over five years (2022-2026)
Focus	Initially prioritizes interstate highways for long-distance EV travel
State Involvement	States must submit EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans to access funds
Funding Distribution	Based on state’s share of federal-aid highway miles, population, and traffic volumes

 

NEVI Charging Station Requirements

Requirement	Specification
Location	No more than 50 miles apart along designated corridors
Charging Ports	At least four DC Fast Charging ports per station
Charging Capacity	Capable of simultaneously charging four EVs at 150kW or higher
Availability	24/7 public access
Payment Methods	Must use standardized payment methods

 

NEVI Implementation in Utah

Aspect	Details
Plan Approval Date	September 2022
Funding Allocation	Approximately $36 million over five years
Priority Corridors	I-15, I-70, I-80, and I-84

For Utah specifically, the state’s NEVI plan was approved in September 2022. The plan outlines how Utah intends to use approximately $36 million in NEVI formula funds over five years to expand its EV charging network, particularly along I-15, I-70, I-80, and I-84.