# State DOTs Expand EV Charger Networks

Several state departments of transportation, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Minnesota, are actively deploying federal funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program to expand public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. Pennsylvania allocated over **$100 million** in total, with a recent **$32 million** award for EV charger construction in Eastern Pennsylvania. North Carolina awarded **$14.4 million** to eight businesses for EV charging stations across 14 locations. Minnesota announced more than **$41 million** available in its third NEVI funding round, with proposals due November 2, 2026. These investments aim to reduce range anxiety and support cleaner transportation economies, creating significant contracting opportunities for firms specializing in EV infrastructure development.

- **Why this matters:** State DOTs are accelerating EV infrastructure buildout with substantial federal funding, signaling growing market demand for EV charging construction and operation services.
- Procurement professionals should note upcoming proposal deadlines, such as Minnesota's November 2, 2026 due date, to engage in competitive bidding.
- Contractors specializing in EV infrastructure can leverage these multi-state opportunities to expand their footprint in the evolving clean transportation sector.
- Agencies are focusing on community and corridor charging projects, indicating diverse project scopes and locations across states.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
- Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

### Sources
- [AASHTO Journal - State DOTs Issue Funding to Expand EV Charger Networks](https://aashtojournal.transportation.org/state-dots-issue-funding-to-expand-ev-charger-networks) - AASHTO Journal