Latest updates - October 2024
About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program is a federally funded program that will establish a nationwide network of public EV fast charging stations in all 50 states over five years along major highways and interstates. The funding is part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Oregon will receive $52 million over five years from the NEVI program. The program requires minimum 20% matching funds from contracted private companies, meaning Oregon will ultimately have about $65 million under the NEVI program.
The NEVI program runs over five funding years, 2022-2026. Each year the federal government distributes a portion of Oregon's $52 million to ODOT.
In total, we anticipate installing or upgrading about 50* public EV fast charging stations in Oregon via the NEVI program.
*This is an estimate and may change depending on project and material costs.
ODOT's role in the NEVI program
We will manage the NEVI program in Oregon as a competitive grant and ensure it funds charging stations that meet federal standards and Oregon's EV charging goals. ODOT does not own, install, operate or maintain any of the NEVI charging stations; pre-qualified private companies will complete that work.
See the “More resources" section near the bottom of this webpage for the full list of private companies that are pre-qualified for NEVI work.
Details about NEVI Round 1
In October 2024 we selected three private EV charging companies as finalists for NEVI work on the three roads in NEVI round 1: Interstate 205, Interstate 5 south of Eugene, and U.S. Highway 97.
Here's a breakdown of the proposed stations along each road.
Interstate 205
Managing company: Electrify America
Estimated station install timeline: 2025.
Station locations (2 total)
- Fred Meyer in Happy Valley.
- 76 gas station in Gladstone.
Station designs and amenities
- 350kW CCS charging ports.
- One pull-through parking spot at the 76 gas station.
- Both locations are near restrooms and shopping, and will have security cameras and overhead lighting.
US Highway 97
Managing company: EV Charging Solutions
Estimated station install timeline: 2025.
Station locations (7 total)
- E Street in Shaniko. (Precise location TBD.)
- Dairy Queen in Madras.
- Dairy Queen in Bend.
- La Pine Chamber of Commerce in La Pine.
- Eagle Crate Lake Inn in Chemult.
- KLA-MO-YA Casino in Chiloquin.
- The Growler Guys in Klamath Falls.
Station designs and amenities
- Minimum 150kW CCS charging ports.
- CHAdeMO charging ports to support older EVs.
- Pull-through parking spaces at Shaniko, Chemult, Chiloquin and Klamath Falls locations.
- Canopies at each station for shade and rain protection.
- Each location will have one accessible station parking space for people with disabilities.
- 110v outlet at each station for charging e-bikes and other mobility devices.
- Nearby options for food, water and restrooms, and overhead lighting.
Interstate 5 south of Eugene
Managing company: EV Gateway
Estimated station install timeline: 2025.
Station locations (4 total)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts in Cottage Grove.
- Roseburg Marketplace in Roseburg.
- Sagwal gas station in Wolf Creek.
- WinCo in Medford.
Station designs and amenities
- 150kW minimum CCS charging ports.
- Parking spaces accessible to people with disabilities.
- Overhead lighting.
- Nearby options for food, water and restrooms.
Note: As of October 2024, each company selection is an “intent to award" meaning we still need to negotiate and sign grant agreements with each company . We expect that process to wrap up before the end of 2024.
About NACS connectors: We're working with the three companies to ensure the NACS (SAE J3400) connector will be included in NEVI-funded stations once it becomes UL listed and standardized.
Overview of planned NEVI grant funding rounds
The NEVI program runs for five years, 2022-2026. Each year, the federal government distributes a portion of Oregon's total $52 million NEVI funding to ODOT.
As of spring 2024, the federal government has distributed the 2022 funding to ODOT, and we're approved for the forthcoming 2023 and 2024 funding distributions. (The NEVI program had a delayed start, hence why the funding years do not match the years in which the funding is distributed.)
Round 1 Funding
See the "Details about NEVI Round 1" section for more information about Round 1 funding, which began in summer 2024.
Round 2 Funding
Funding round dates: First half of 2025.
Expected work start date: To be determined.
Oregon roads included in Round 2:
- Interstate 84.
- Interstate 82.
- U.S. Highway 20.
Total expected number of stations installed: To be determined.
More information: Online open house not yet available.
Round 3 Funding
Funding round dates: To be determined.
Expected work start date: To be determined.
Oregon roads included in Round 3:
- U.S. Highway 26.
- U.S. Highway 101.
- Interstate 405.
Total expected number of stations installed: To be determined.
More information: Online open house not yet available.
Round 4 Funding
Funding round dates: To be determined.
Expected work start date: To be determined.
Oregon roads included in Round 4:
- U.S. Highway 95.
- OR Highway 42.
Total expected number of stations installed: To be determined.
More information: Online open house not yet available.
Round 5 Funding
Funding round dates: To be determined.
Expected work start date: To be determined.
Oregon roads included in Round 5:
Not yet determined. We may use Round 5 funding to develop other roads approved by the federal government or develop more charging stations along roads from previous NEVI funding rounds.
Total expected number of stations installed: To be determined.
More information: Not yet available.
More details about our state plan for NEVI funding
The federal government requires each state to create and update a five-year plan for the NEVI funding.
Read an online PDF of Oregon's latest NEVI State Plan (2024)
NEVI station design
Each NEVI charging station will have a minimum of four DC fast charging ports capable of providing at least 150kW simultaneously. We're also aiming for at least one port to deliver more than 150kW. DC fast charging ports can charge up EVs quickly; some newer EV models can charge from 10-80% in under 30 minutes.
The federal government also has requirements for NEVI charging station design. Some highlights include:
- CCS connectors for each port, with the option for additional connector types like NACS or CHAdeMO.
- 24/7 station availability.
- Multiple payment methods, including contactless credit/debit cards and phone/SMS. Payment methods must be accessible to people with disabilities.
- No membership requirements.
- Five-year maintenance plans with service from qualified technicians.
Read the full NEVI standards and requirements on the federal register website.
Where the NEVI stations will be located
The NEVI program has rules about EV charging station locations:
- Stations must be no farther than 50 miles apart from each other.
- Stations must be located within one mile of an interstate or highway exit.
- Stations must be placed along roads designated as “EV alternative fuel corridors."
ODOT selected the roads in Oregon's NEVI program, but the private EV charging infrastructure companies awarded grant funds will determine final charging station locations along each road.
See the “Overview of NEVI grant funding rounds" section above for Oregon's planned NEVI roads.
Get involved with our NEVI work
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More Resources
List of pre-qualified EV charging companies
Private EV charging companies pre-qualified for NEVI work as of June 2024. We plan to hold an opportunity for more companies to qualify before the second NEVI funding round in 2025.
- APEX Mechanical
- Blink Network
- BP Products North America
- eCamion USA, InC (Jule)
- Electric Era Technologies Inc (PowerNode)
- Electrify America
- EV Charging Solutions (EVCS)
- EV Gateway
- In-Charge Energy
- Kunert Electric
- NextEra Mobility
- Pilot Travel Centers
- Red E Charging
- Rivian
- Skychargers
- Sustainable Energies Corporation
- Tesla
- Trillium Fuels
- Universal EV
Latest updates archive
- September 2024: We will be reviewing proposals for the Round 1 NEVI work on US 97, I-5 south of Eugene, and I-205 this Fall. We expect to announce awards later this year.
- August 2024: We received several proposals from our pre-qualified pool of applicants for the NEVI Round 1 Notice of Funding Opportunity by the August 21, 2024 due date.
- June 2024: We issued Notice of Funding Opportunities for the Round 1 NEVI work on Interstate 205, US 97, and Interstate 5 south of Eugene on June 13, 2024.
- May 2024: To roll out NEVI faster and more cost effectively, we transitioned from our previous plan - a Design-Build-Operate-Maintain contract - to one that will deliver NEVI as a competitive grant program for each road.
- October 2023: We completed the first step of the NEVI work solicitation process, the Request for Statements of Qualifications.
- September 2023: The Federal Highway Administration approved our “Round 3" plan for NEVI funding. Read the approval letter PDF. (Note: We've changed how we describe the NEVI program from “years" to “rounds" since our plan was approved. See the revised “Overview by rounds" section on this webpage for more information.)
- Spring 2023: We launched an online open house that details the first round of the NEVI projects (referred to as Year 1 NEVI projects on those webpages.)
NEVI webinars and listening sessions archive
We've hosted several webinars and listening sessions about NEVI since 2022. If you would like the archived recording of any of the below sessions, email Matt Noble in ODOT Communications.
- April 2022 public webinar about the NEVI program.
- June 2022 public webinar about the NEVI program.
- October 2023 listening sessions with EV service providers and utilities, EV advocates, and the public.
Oregon's future charging needs
In 2021, we completed a study to help understand Oregon's needs for public EV charging over the next 15 years: the Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis. Learn more about the study at that link or read the executive summary of the study's findings.
Why we support NEVI investments in EV charging infrastructure
Electric vehicles that are partially or fully powered by electricity emit far fewer air pollutants than vehicles powered by gas or diesel. That is important because those pollutants, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, harm our health and make climate change worse.
In Oregon, transportation is responsible for about 35% of total greenhouse gas emissions. More EVs on our roads means fewer emissions, healthier communities, and a better future for Oregon and the planet. Our data says that by 2050, we're on track to reduce emissions from transportation about 60%. Learn more on our transportation emissions website.