Ames, Iowa – Dec. 14, 2023 – Finding a charging station for your electric vehicle should get easier as the Iowa Department of Transportation and its partners have released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure along interstate alternative fuel corridors.
The process will be used to disburse Iowa’s share of federal funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, supporting the roll-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure within Iowa. This funding round is intended to fund reliable fast-charging infrastructure to enable long-distance travel. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program formula funds provide money to support the strategic deployment of electric charging infrastructure nationwide.
“Releasing this funding opportunity is a key milestone for Iowa DOT,” said Garrett Pedersen, Iowa DOT Systems Planning Bureau Director. “This is a critical step towards awarding money and getting additional electric vehicle chargers in the ground.”
Electric vehicle registration continues to grow in the state. As of June 2023, there were more than 12,800 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles registered within Iowa. There is at least one electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registered in each county.
Information about this funding opportunity is available on the Iowa DOT’s website. Applications are due on March 13, 2024, with notice of awards anticipated approximately 120 days later. Applicants can submit questions to Iowa DOT at any time until Feb. 2, 2024. Questions and answers will be posted weekly.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Energy Office provided strategic insight on the draft notice of funding opportunity and related documents, as it aligns with the objectives of the Iowa Energy Plan to develop energy-efficient transportation solutions.
More information about the notice of funding opportunity and charging of electric vehicles in Iowa can be found on Iowa DOT’s electric vehicle plan website.
Questions about the funding opportunity can be directed to iowanevi.nofo@iowadot.us. For details on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, go to https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/.
Media contact for Iowa-specific information: Garrett Pedersen at 515-239-1027 or e-mail garrett.pedersen@iowadot.us