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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Q&A and Fully Built Out Certification Guidance
 
As electric vehicle (EV) charging technology continues to rapidly evolve, FHWA is ensuring federal standards for EV charging are responsive to private sector innovation and meet the needs of EV drivers.
The additional Q&A clarify the existing guidance which has always allowed for flexibility in charging standards—including use of other connectors, such as J3400—so long as there is a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector. Today’s updates do not represent a change to existing NEVI minimum standards.
FHWA also announced slight revisions to the Fully Built Out Certification of its NEVI guidance. The revisions provide more flexibility so states can begin working on EV charging infrastructure beyond their Alternative Fuel Corridors—accelerating progress in building out their EV charging networks. The revisions expand criteria for “creditable” electric vehicle charging stations for States to qualify for fully built out certification; and clarify eligibility for Level 2, medium- and heavy-duty, and off-corridor EV charging infrastructure projects after achieving fully built out certification.
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