The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the first round of awards for Charging the Crossroads, INDOT’s plan to expand Indiana’s statewide electric vehicle charging network through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. INDOT received more than 100 applications in response to last year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for candidate electric vehicle charging sites. Following the review process, INDOT is awarding NEVI funds for charging stations to be installed at 39 sites along Indiana’s Alternative Fuels Corridors(AFCs).
INDOT expects the installation of initial charging stations to begin in 2025.
Later this year, INDOT anticipates the release of a second Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Charging the Crossroads program focused on addressing remaining gaps in the state’s EV charging network. Charging stations must be installed every 50 miles along Indiana’s AFCs, within one mile of an intersection or interchange to meet federal build out requirements.
Interested potential applicants are encouraged to register with INDOT’s EV Partner Directory and sign up for program updates at ChargingtheCrossroads.com.
In-person and virtual public meetings to provide updates and gather feedback on the Charging the Crossroads program are anticipated to take place this spring and summer. More information about the program is available at ChargingtheCrossroads.com.
