Important update on NEVI Formula Program guidance and request for Alternative Fuel Corridors Round 7 nominations

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June 9, 2023

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Updates

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program guidance and released its Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) Round 7 designation request for nominations.

NEVI Formula Program State Plan Guidance Updates  

FHWA has released updates to NEVI program guidance. The $5 billion NEVI Formula Program provides dedicated funding to states that deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Under NEVI, each state is required to submit plan updates describing how it intends to use its NEVI Formula Program funds in accordance with the guidance.

You must submit your state’s plan update no later than August 1, 2023. All states must adhere to the latest guidance, released on June 2, 2023. 

In addition to the upgraded program guidance, FHWA released an updated EV infrastructure deployment plan template and an updated NEVI Formula Program Q&A. You can also find the latest state plan update template and guidance on DriveElectric.gov. 

AFC Round 7 Request for Nominations  

The AFC Round 7 Request for Nominations is now open. State and local officials can nominate corridors for AFC designation until June 21, 2023. FHWA updates and redesignates AFCs by requesting nominations in response to advancements in vehicle technology, increasing market adoption, and rapid expansion of EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure.

As part of Round 7, FHWA is requesting input on proposed roadway subsystems eligible for Freight EV corridor designation along the National Highway Freight Network, which include the primary highway freight system, other interstate portions, critical rural freight corridors, and critical urban freight corridors. 

Review the AFC Round 7 request for nominations here to get started. 

Reminder: CFI Deadline is June 13, 2023 

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program applications are due June 13, 2023.  

Additional information can be found in the recently released CFI FAQs. 

Technical Assistance for States and Communities 

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) provides technical assistance on planning and implementation of a national network of EV chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure as well as zero-emission transit and school buses. 

Find resources and learn more about technical assistance for states and communities.  

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