The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on March 10 it is investing $9 million in federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds to construct 12 new electric vehicle charging stations along major roadways across the state.
This latest round of funding builds on the $54 million already committed to public charging stations through the NEVI program. Pennsylvania has constructed 30 charging stations, leading the nation in stations built using NEVI funds, with an additional 53 stations currently in planning or construction phases. Since December 2023, NEVI-funded charging stations have supported over 80,000 charging sessions, more than 9.6 million estimated miles driven, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by over 2,000 metric tons.
“These projects will expand access to electric vehicle charging from our alternative fuel connections and bridge the gap between long-distance travel and community based chargers,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “This is a critical step to improving relatability and access to meet the needs of EV drivers in the Commonwealth.”
The awarded projects include funding for locations in Berks, Bradford, Cambria, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, Perry, and Tioga counties. Recipients range from Sheetz locations along major routes to Wawa stores and Onvo Travel Plazas operated by Raceway Management Company.
To provide information about electric vehicles and address common questions regarding safety and environmental impact, PennDOT has launched a video series called “EVs In Focus.” The department also announced that applications are now open for additional NEVI Community Charging Funding in southeastern Pennsylvania; other regions will follow on a rolling basis. Local transportation planning agencies will prioritize specific investment areas within each region.
Governor Josh Shapiro recently filed lawsuits against the Trump Administration after Congressionally-apportioned funding was withheld by the U.S. Department of Transportation—a move that would have impacted EV charger construction projects statewide. The Governor previously joined with other states to reinstate the NEVI program after legal action ensured continued project funding throughout Pennsylvania. More details about these initiatives can be found on the official roster page.
