Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program funding will provide $5 billion over five years for states to deploy high speed DC fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers along highway corridors. This buildout of EV chargers is critical for increasing the number of EVs on the road in Colorado and for ensuring that all Americans benefit from electrified transportation.
Colorado is expected to receive $57 million over the next five years to build out the state's EV charging network. Per federal requirements, charging stations built with NEVI funding must be located within one mile of a federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) and at a maximum of every 50 miles along the corridor. Colorado has 13 highways designated as EV corridors under the program: I-25, I-70, I-76, I-270, US 34, US 36, US 40, US 50, US 160, US 285, US 287, US 385, and US 550. CDOT may propose additional routes for designation over the next five years.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will be working with partners and stakeholders to implement the state’s NEVI Infrastructure Deployment Plan. CDOT encourages applicants to prioritize installing charging infrastructure in charging gaps close to amenities, and particularly in disproportionately impacted (DI) communities, where feasible. As such, this partnering list is created for potential applicants, host communities, and other interested stakeholders to indicate their interest in installing a charger(s) in their communities and for charging providers to explore potential partnerships. If you would like to participate, please fill out this form.