Over five years of the NEVI Formula Program, Pennsylvania will receive $171.5 million in dedicated formula funding to build a robust EV charging network to increase range confidence and accessibility. PennDOT is investing NEVI funds to expand the EV charging network through three focus areas – Corridor Connections, Community Charging, and Critical Investments. PennDOT’s vision is to strategically deploy charging stations to support the development of convenient, accessible, reliable, and equitable EV charging across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

“Thanks to our team’s diligent work in 2023 and 2024, and Governor Shapiro’s persistent efforts to secure congressionally appropriated funding, we’re in a position to continue making EVs more accessible for Pennsylvania travelers,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “That quick action ensured Pennsylvania could adapt to national program changes while locking in investments for Pennsylvania.”

The NEVI State Plan was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in September 2025, and PennDOT received the Full Build-Out Certification later on that month. The build-out certification allows PennDOT to move beyond the initial phase of the NEVI program, which focused on building charging stations on the core network of interstate highways. Having received approval, the Shapiro Administration has moved forward with the community phase of the NEVI program, beginning with the Corridor Connections Funding Opportunity and continuing with Community Charging.