California opens applications for $55 million program to expand EV fast charging

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CALIFORNIA – The California Energy Commission (CEC) launched, August 5, the Fast Charge California Project, a $55 million incentive program.

The program offers up to 100% of the installation costs for electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at businesses and public sites across the state.

Applications will be accepted through Oct. 29.

The program is part of CALeVIP, the nation’s largest EV charging incentive initiative.

Since 2017, CALeVIP has helped deploy nearly 10,000 chargers for over 2.2 million EVs, according to the Center for Sustainable Energy.

To qualify, sites must be publicly accessible. Priority goes to tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities. Eligible sites include gas stations, stores, parking lots, and other high-traffic areas.

Projects must be construction-ready with permits and final utility design before applying.

“This is the biggest CALeVIP project ever. It’s the first to be statewide. And, it’s the first to cover up to 100% of eligible costs,” said CEC Fuels and Transportation Division director Hannon Rasool.

Key features

CALeVIP is funded by the Clean Transportation Program and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

 Key features of the project:

  • Incentives for direct current (DC) fast chargers only.
  • Statewide eligibility at publicly accessible sites.
  • Up to 100% of project cost is covered, capped at $100,000 per charging port.
  • $55,000 per port for 150 ‒ 274.99 kilowatts.
  • $100,000 per port for over 275 kilowatts.
  • Projects must be construction-ready with final utility design and permits.
  • Priority given to tribal, disadvantaged and low-income communities.

For more information, visit https://calevip.org/fast-charge-california-project

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