BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.

The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, making it easier for Marylanders to travel long distances using electric vehicles.

“This investment will further boost consumer confidence in EVs by delivering easy access to fast chargers while traveling along Maryland’s major corridors,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “With more than 120,000 registered EVs in Maryland, the market is moving towards an electrified transportation network and these stations will provide convenient, reliable and equitable charging opportunities for all.”

The Request for Proposals was issued on December 17, 2024, and bids are due by March 26, 2025. The state will award contracts to the best value bidders, who will be responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the charging stations. Find the Request for Proposals online here.

This round of funding focuses on building charging stations with at least four fast-charging ports every 50 miles along 23 designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors, which include interstates and major highways. This initiative aligns with the primary goal of the federal NEVI Program, which is to create a nationwide interconnected, accessible, and reliable EV charging network.

This latest round of funding comes on the heels of a successful first round that awarded $12.1 million to develop 126 new fast charging ports at 22 sites across 15 counties in Maryland. These stations are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

The expansion of Maryland’s EV charging network is driven by the rapid growth in EV registrations in the state. With over 123,000 EVs currently registered and approximately 2,500 new EVs added to the roads each month, the demand for charging infrastructure is growing rapidly.

Funding for the Maryland NEVI Program is provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocates approximately $63 million to the state over five years.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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