DOT Issues New NEVI Program Guidance

On August 11, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued an interim final NEVI Program guidance document that makes significant changes to the previous NEVI Program guidance and restarts the NEVI Program.

The interim guidance limits the requirements on those specifically required under the statute and regulations. It streamlines the state plan submission and approval process requiring previous or revised state plans for all program years to be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of the guidance. The plans will only be reviewed for compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements. The interim guidance provides the states with flexibility to allow distances greater than 50 miles between charging stations along alternate fuel corridors. It provides states with more flexibility in determining when the alternate corridor system is built out, allowing NEVI funds to be used on public roads statewide. It encourages selection of charging locations where the charging station owners are also the site host and eliminates requirements for states to address consumer protections, emergency evacuation plans, environmental siting, resilience and terrain considerations.

While the interim guidance is effective immediately, FHWA is inviting comments on the guidance and will consider substantive comments. Additional information on the interim guidance can be found at on the FHWA NEVI Program web page.

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), PennDOT received $171.5 million in federal formula funds for EV charging infrastructure over five years. $64.3 million of the $171.5 million has been awarded to date through Round 1 ($38.5M), Round 1A ($20M) and Round 1B ($5.8 M) funding since the inception of the program.

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