DC NEVI Program by District DOT

Program Overview:

• This is a rebate program funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• It aims to build out a network of reliable public EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in the District.
• The rebates will cover up to 80% of project costs for eligible DC-based charging infrastructure projects.

Important Dates:

• Request for Applications (RFA) will be released on March 29, 2024
• Application period opens March 29 and closes May 24, 2024
• A public webinar explaining the program will be held on January 25, 2024 prior to the RFA release

Eligible Locations:

• Priority will be given to projects installing charging stations along the following Alternative Fuel Corridors:
  • I-395 and I-695 between DC-VA border and New York Ave
  • I-295
  • Rhode Island Ave (US-1/US-29) between Connecticut Ave NW and DC-MD border
  • Pennsylvania Ave SE between Independence Ave and DC-MD border
• Chargers must be located within 1 travel mile of these designated corridors
• Stations must be no more than 50 miles apart along the corridors

Requirements:

• Charging ports must be compatible with all current EV models sold in the U.S.
• Projects must make data available on the public EV charging locations/networks
• Buy America standards for domestic sourcing must be followed