What They Are Reading in the States: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Delivers Nearly $5 Billion to States to Create a National Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Local news outlets across the country – from New York to Nevada – are reporting on the nearly $5 billion that will be made available to states by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out a new, national electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The program, known as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, will provide funding over five years to help states establish EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, particularly along the Interstate Highway System. This is an important and historic step towards building a nationwide charging network that will make EV charging accessible for all Americans.

Here's a sampling of the local coverage:

Arkansas

KNWA/KFTA (Fox Fayetteville, AK): $54.1 million for EV chargers coming to Arkansas
[Jacob Smith, 2/10/22]

The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced February 10 nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program established by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will give $54.1 million to Arkansas. The program aims to build out a national electric vehicle charging network, which will help make electric vehicle charging accessible to all Americans.

KATV (ABC, Little Rock, AR): Arkansas to receive $54 million for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
[2/10/22]

The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced Thursday nearly $5 billion will be used to build a national electric vehicle charging network. The money will be distributed to states over five years and comes from the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Arkansas is eligible to receive up to $54.12 million for projects that relate to the charging of an electric vehicle and support electric vehicle charging infrastructure. According to a news release, Arkansas has 490 miles of pending and ready electric vehicle corridors.

Florida

Miami Herald: Florida, No. 2 in nation for electric cars, about to get a boost to its charger network
[Alex Harris, 2/10/22]

Florida has a lot of electric cars — the second-highest number in the nation — and for drivers on long trips or a stressful hurricane evacuation there is always one big question: Where is the next charging station? That worry may soon ease. The state's major highways could see potentially 100 new fast chargers thanks to a boost from the federal infrastructure bill the U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday morning. Florida's initial share of the $5 billion federal pot to expand electric vehicle chargers nationwide was just over $29 million — the third-most nationwide— and more could be on the way in coming years.

Indiana

CBS4 Indy (CBS Indianapolis, IN): Indiana gets funding to expand electric vehicle charging network
[Jacob Burbrink, 2/10/22]

As Indiana continues its infrastructure development under the Biden administration's infrastructure law, leaders now have an opportunity to expand the state's electric vehicle infrastructure. Under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, Indiana is eligible for up to $99.6 million in funding for projects directly related to the charging of an electric vehicle (EV) and support EV charging infrastructure. The goal of the program is to make EV charging accessible to all Americans.

Louisiana

KATC3 (ABC Acadiana, LA): Infrastructure law could bring nearly $73M for electric vehicle chargers in Louisiana
[KATC News, 2/10/22]

Louisiana could receive up to $73.4 million for electric vehicle chargers under a new infrastructure law. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that nearly $5 billion would be made available to states under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The law, established by the Biden Administration, would build out a national electric vehicle charging network to making electric vehicle (EV) charging accessible to all Americans.

Michigan

Detroit Free Press: Biden administration wants state plans for EV charging stations by August
[Todd Spangler, 2/10/22]

The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress last year and signed into law by President Joe Biden included $7.5 billion for installing electric vehicle charging stations. The other $2.5 billion will be used for competitive grants awarded to individual electric vehicle charging projects. Biden has said he wants to see 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations installed nationwide. As of the end of last year, there were about 100,000 across the U.S. […] Michigan is expected to get about $110 million in funding for electric vehicle chargers over the five years.

The Detroit News: Michigan to get $16.3 million from feds to build electric vehicle chargers
[Riley Beggin, 2/10/22]

Michigan is expected to receive $16.3 million to build electric vehicle chargers, the Biden administration announced Thursday. It's the first round out of nearly $5 billion in formula funding over five years to build a nationwide network of DC fast chargers, approved as a part of the new bipartisan infrastructure law.

WXYZ (ABC Detroit, MI): Michigan gets $16M to build more electric vehicle charging stations across state
[2/10/22]

Michigan is getting more than $16 million to build more electric vehicle charging stations across the state this year. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters said Thursday the funding will come from the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden last year.

WILX (NBC Lansing, MI): Over $16 million going toward building electric vehicle charging stations across Michigan
[Jake Draugelis, 2/10/22]

Michigan will receive more than $16 million to build electric vehicle charging stations across Michigan. The money comes from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, signed into law in November of 2021.

WJRT (ABC Flint, MI): Michigan gets $16+ million to install more electric vehicle charging stations
[Ryan Jeltema, 2/10/22]

Michigan is receiving over $16 million of federal funding to install more electric vehicle charging stations. The funding is the first installment from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, which is part of the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill. The U.S. Department of Energy says Michigan currently has 769 electric vehicle charging stations, but that is a fraction of will be required eventually. Many people are hesitant to purchase electric vehicles because of a lack of charging infrastructure.

WZZM (ABC, Grand Rapids, MI): Stabenow, Peters announce over $16M in funding for public electric vehicle charging stations across Michigan
[2/10/22]

Public electric vehicle charging stations will soon start popping up around the state because of money allocated to Michigan from the from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. […] Michigan will receive over $16 million to fund the construction of the charging stations around the state. The investment to build the charging stations is designed to give Michiganders better access to charge their vehicles.

Missouri

KOMU (NBC Columbia, MO): Bipartisan infrastructure law could deliver up to $99 million for electric vehicle chargers in Missouri
[Ainhoa Maqueda, 2/10/22]

Missouri could receive up to $99 million from nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced Thursday the formula program was established under President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law.

Nebraska

KETV 7 (ABC Omaha, NE): Nebraska, Iowa to receive millions in federal funding to increase electric vehicle charging stations
[2/10/22]

Nebraska is set to receive more than $30 million in federal funding over the next five years to increase electric vehicle charging stations. […] It's part of the Biden administration's plan to spur widespread adoption of zero-emission cars. The administration on Thursday announced the availability of $5 billion in federal funds to states under President Joe Biden's infrastructure law, sketching out a vision of seamless climate-friendly car travel from coast to coast.

Nevada

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Biden administration backs $5B network of electric vehicle charging stations
[Gary Martin, 2/10/22]

States would be allocated more than $615 million in fiscal year 2022, which began Oct. 1, to begin a massive undertaking of providing an alternative fuel source for vehicles. Nevada would receive $5.6 million this fiscal year to construct charging stations as part of the national plan to boost confidence in the use of electric vehicles to reduce the nation's carbon footprint… "Electric vehicles have huge benefits for Nevada," said Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., in a statement. "Our clean transportation sector is booming, promoting good-paying jobs in the state. And electric vehicles protect the health of our children and our planet," she said.

New Jersey

NJ.com: Feds sending $15M to N.J. to build electric car charging stations
[Jonathan D. Salant, 2/10/22]

New Jersey is getting $15.4 million from Washington this year to help finance a network of electric car charging stations. The funds are part of President Joe Biden's $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, and they are part of the administration's efforts to reduce automobile emissions by moving toward electric vehicles. The legislation includes $5 billion over five years for a nationwide network of stations to help fund Biden's goal of having 500,000 stations by 2030. Through 2026, New Jersey will receive $104.4 million.

New Jersey Business Magazine: NJ to Receive More Than $15M for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
[2/10/22]

New Jersey will receive $15.4 million to build out the state's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, paving the way for a more robust and convenient network of chargers across New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today. The funding is part of the effort to construct the first-ever national network of EV chargers and will deploy chargers across both urban and rural areas. As chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee […]

New York

New York Post: NY gets $26M in first tranche of funds for electric car charging stations
[Steven Nelson, 2/10/22]

New York is eligible for about $26 million in federal funds this year to build electric vehicle charging stations, the Biden administration said Thursday as it rolled out plans to make it possible to drive electric vehicles anywhere without fear of running out of battery power. The initial batch of funds for fiscal 2022 are part of a $7.5 billion charging station allocation in President Biden's $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which he signed in November.

North Carolina

WGHP (Fox, Winston-Salem, NC): Feds to build electric-vehicle charging stations along interstate highways
[Steve Doyle, 2/10/22]

There is a new plan to provide a network of charging stations for those electric vehicle batteries that eventually will be built at the Greensboro Randolph Megasite. North Carolina will receive more than $16 million this year in a program announced today by the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy to provide $5 billion over the next five years to establish charging stations along interstate highways.

CBS17 (CBS, Raleigh, NC): NC could receive up to $109 million to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure
[Joseph Holloway, 2/10/22]

North Carolina could receive up to $109 million from the federal government to install more electric vehicle charging stations. The Biden administration says it will invest nearly $5 billion into a national electric vehicle charging network. As part of that funding, the state is eligible for the funding.

Ohio

WFMJ (NBC Youngstown, OH): Feds offer $140M to create EV charging stations in Ohio
[Mike Gauntner, 2/10/22]

The Federal government is investing billions of dollars to build charging stations that could further the Mahoning Valley's efforts to become a center for electric vehicle manufacturing. The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced that nearly $5 billion is available under the newly created National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. […] Ohio is eligible to receive up to $140.1 million under the new program for projects directly related to the charging of an electric vehicle and support EV charging infrastructure.

WKBN (CBS, Youngstown, OH): Biden providing $140M for EV charging stations in Ohio
[Michael Reiner, 2/10/22]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced in a press release Thursday that the Biden administration will be providing $140.1 million to go towards an electronic vehicle charging network for Ohio. The release states that $5 billion will be available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to usher in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Federal funds flow to Pa. to build electric vehicle charging network on interstates
[Laura Legere, 2/10/22]

Pennsylvania is eligible for $25 million to build out a network of electric vehicle charging stations along major highways this fiscal year, the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy announced on Thursday. The state allocation is part of a $5 billion program in the federal infrastructure law that President Joe Biden signed in November. Over five years, the program is expected to send $171.5 million to Pennsylvania to install rapid charging ports, with the goal of creating a seamless, publicly accessible charging network along interstates to serve drivers taking long trips.

WTAJ (NBC Johnston, PA): Pa eligible for over $170 million for new EV charging stations
[Aaron Marrie, 2/10/22]

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning over $170 million for electrical vehicle (EV) chargers in Pa. Under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, Pennsylvania will be eligible for up to $171.5 million. The state currently has 1,897 miles of pending and ready EV corridors, according to the release. With the additional funds, pa will have the opportunity to significantly upgrade and expand EV chargers throughout the state. This comes as part of President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law, which announced $5 billion will be made available as part of the NEVI Formula Program. The program looks to build a national electric charging network, which will help make EV charging accessible to all Americans.

WHTM (ABC Harrisburg, PA): Infrastructure Law gives Pa. $171.5 million for EV chargers
[Megan Talley, 2/10/22]

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Energy announced Thursday Pennsylvania is eligible for up to $171.5 million for projects related to electric vehicle charging under a new program started by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Texas

Houston Chronicle: Biden moves to build coast-to-coast network of electric car chargers
[James Osborne, 2/10/22]

The Biden administration is moving to create a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers that would enable Americans to drive long distances without concern for running out of power. With $5 billion in funding from last year's bipartisan infrastructure bill, the administration is asking states to submit plans for developing electric charging routes along interstates and state highways. Texas, with its vast network of roadways, is expected to get more than $400 million in funding, more than any other state.

Utah

Deseret News: President Biden rolls out $5 billion in funding for electric vehicle chargers
[Gitanjali Poonia, 2/10/22]

Charging stations for electric vehicles are few and far between, unlike gas stations. But that may change soon if President Joe Biden's plan is successful.

West Virginia

WV News: Feds will send up to about $45M to West Virginia to roll out more electric vehicle charging stations
[2/10/22]

West Virginia is eligible to receive up to $45.7 million to roll out more electric vehicle charging stations under a new federal program. […] West Virginia could use its share of the funding to "significantly expand the EV charges throughout the state" beyond the 95 miles of pending and ready electric vehicle corridors, the U.S. Department of Transportation said in a news release Thursday.