Round 1 Conditional Grants Announced July 11, 2024. Round 2 RFP expected to be posted in fall 2024.
EV fast charger funding
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program provides funds to states to build a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable fast charging network for EVs across the United States. Over five years (federal fiscal year 2022 through 2026), Minnesota expects to receive and invest about $68 million from the NEVI Formula Program. MnDOT is responsible for administering the NEVI Formula Program funds in Minnesota.
- Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (PDF)
- Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan Appendices (PDF)
Round 1 Conditional Awards
Minnesota NEVI Round 1 Conditional Awards
Cluster | Awardee | Maximum Grant Reimbursement |
Site Address |
1 | Circle K Stores | $497,735.52 | 3475 28th Avenue S., Moorhead, MN 56560 |
4 | Pilot Travel Centers | $783,554.40 | 3181 Evergreen Lane, Alexandria, MN 56308 |
5 | Circle K Stores | $497,735.52 | 1185 S Main, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
6 | Universal EV | $590,952.00 | 4385 Clearwater Rd, St Cloud, MN 56301 |
7 | Kwik Trip | $660,662.30 | 4400 O Day Ave NE, St. Michael, MN 55376 |
8 | Francis Energy Charging | $758,677.88 | 7011 Northland Cir N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 |
11 | Circle K Stores | $497,735.52 | 9314 W. Skyline Parkway, Proctor, MN 55810 |
12 | Kwik Trip | $746,764.20 | 4694 Opportunity Drive, Moose Lake, MN 55767 |
13 | Circle K Stores | $302,281.92 | 715 13th Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063 |
14 | Kwik Trip | $596,035.20 | 5435 St. Croix Trail, North Branch, MN 55056 |
15 | Circle K Stores | $497,735.52 | 9444 Lake Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025 |
16 | Francis Energy Charging | $828,952.68 | 14350 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306 |
18 | Tesla | $546,512.20 | 820 Happy Trails Ln, Albert Lea, MN 56007 |
TOTAL | $7,805,334.86 |
Eligibility
The NEVI Formula Program funds must first be used to build out a state's Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) with fast charging stations as described in FHWA Final National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Standards and Requirements.
Key requirements
- Stations located no more than 50 miles apart along the AFC.
- Stations located less than one mile driving distance from the AFC Exit.
- Stations have a minimum of four 150 kW charging ports able to operate simultaneously.
- Stations are open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no entry fee to access the chargers.
In Minnesota, the AFCs for EV Charging are Interstate 94 (I-94) and Interstate 35 (I-35). For the first round of NEVI funds, we'll select projects in each of the clusters of exits identified in the 2023 MN Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan. These areas can be found on the online mapping tool.
Private or public entities are eligible to apply for NEVI funds. Successful applicants will be required to enter a contract with MnDOT. The project team must include an experienced charging network provider and an entity with ownership or lease of the property through the five-year operations and maintenance period.
Schedule
- Summer 2024: Round 1 contracts executed
- Fall 2024: Round 2 request for proposal (RFP) released
- Winter 2024: Round 1 final site designs
- Winter 2024: Round 2 conditional awards
- Spring 2025: Round 1 site construction