CT NEVI FAQ
How is the program funded?
The program is funded by both the national Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and state level funding. The national Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is allocating $52 million to CT through the NEVI program.
How much funding is CT providing?
For this first round of NEVI funding, CTDOT is making available approximately $15 million in federal funding to provide up to 80% of eligible reimbursement costs to build DC fast charging in eleven (11) of the twelve (12) proposed zones identified to provide charging along Connecticut’s AFCs.
What is Phase 1?
Phase 1 of the NEVI Program prioritizes the buildout of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations along Connecticut’s existing Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) to ensure residents and travelers are always within range of a charging station while traveling along the state’s interstate highways. Phase 1 will be complete when DC fast chargers have been installed every 50 miles across Connecticut’s AFCs.
What is direct current fast charging?
Direct current fast charging, also referred to as DC Fast Charging, DCFC, or Level 3 charging, is the fastest method of charging an electric vehicle (EV). A DCFC charger can typically charge a vehicle to 80% in approximately 20-30 minutes.
Where can I find CT’s EV planning resources?
You can find our EV planning resources on our website
What are the main goals for CT’s NEVI plan?
- Accelerate EV adoption/deployment by making fast charging convenient and reliable while also providing a seamless New England travel experience.
- Provide equitable access to the benefits of electrification across the state.
- Boost range confidence by providing sufficient coverage (in tandem with non-NEVI fast charging, workplace charging, residential charging, and other charging infrastructure), so that prospective buyers and EV drivers have confidence that they can recharge an EV in Connecticut when and where needed.
- Engage stakeholders in the NEVI Plan development and program implementation.
- Ensure EV charging network is accessible and easy to locate.
- Maximize investments to complement other available funding streams/programs.
What changes can I expect to EV infrastructure near me?
EV drivers can expect the expansion of DCFC stations that will be open 24 hours/day, 7 days per week, and are conveniently located off the major interstates and highways that have been designated as AFCs. This will allow EV drivers to have more range confidence as DCFCs are installed every 50 miles on AFCs across the country.
Where can I find CT’s NEVI plan?
You can find a link to our latest NEVI plans below.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Connecticut NEVI Plan-August 2023
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Connecticut NEVI Plan-August 2022
How often is CT’s NEVI plan updated?
The Connecticut NEVI State Plan is updated annually and is submitted for approval to the U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
What are the priority proposed zones in CT?
The proposed zones can be found in the document below.
Map of CT's AFC Priority Zones
If I have additional questions, who can I contact?
You can send an email to us at CT-DOTEVPlanning@ct.gov