The state of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that it will direct $32 million in federal investments to build electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the eastern region of Pennsylvania as part of the Community Charging phase of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2027.
Through the Community Charging funding rounds, the state is directing over $100 million in federal funding to build public EV charging stations in Pennsylvania communities, in addition to the $58 million already invested in the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) and Corridor Connections.
Last week, the Shapiro Administration opened the 50th NEVI-funded EV charging station at Sheetz on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg and 38 more stations are in various stages of planning and construction.
“With this investment, the Shapiro Administration has opened EV charger funding for every Pennsylvania community,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, speaking at the announcement in Bethlehem. “Charger accessibility is the most critical element of EV adoption. We’re excited to be on the forefront of providing that for PA travelers.”
Since Pennsylvania’s first NEVI station opened in December 2023, NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania have supported over 146,000 charging sessions, over 17.3 million estimated miles driven, and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 3,700 metric tons.
“We spent a lot of time in workshops, listening sessions and through a survey asking people where they want to see charging stations,” said Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Becky Bradley. “What we heard is that convenience and accessibility really matter. People want charging where they’re already going — where they shop, work and recreate. Building community charging into the major investments the Commonwealth continues to make along the highway network achieves everyone’s goals, supporting air quality improvements and our growing economy.”