"California is putting $55 million on the table to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, with new funding aimed at making chargers more widely available in underserved communities. The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently announced the launch of the Fast Charge California Project, an incentive program that will cover up to 100% of installation costs for direct current (DC) fast chargers at businesses and public sites statewide. Applications are open through Oct. 29."
""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," Hannon Rasool, who leads the CEC's Fuels and Transportation Division, said in a news release. "Installing more fast chargers is vital to California's zero-emission vehicle transition.""
"Under the new program, funding is capped at $100,000 per charging port. Incentives include: $55,000 per port for chargers rated between 150 and 274.99 kilowatts. $100,000 per port for chargers rated at 275 kilowatts or higher. Eligible sites must be publicly accessible and construction-ready, with final utility service designs and permits in hand. Priority will be given to tribal areas, disadvantaged neighborhoods, and low-income communities - regions that have historically lacked access to fast-charging infrastructure."
California is allocating $55 million to expand the statewide electric vehicle DC fast charging network and increase charger availability in underserved communities. The Fast Charge California Project will cover up to 100% of installation costs for DC fast chargers at businesses and public sites, with applications open through Oct. 29. The program is part of CALeVIP, which has helped deploy nearly 10,000 chargers since 2017 to support more than 2.2 million light-duty EVs. Funding is capped at $100,000 per port, with $55,000 per port for 150–274.99 kW chargers and $100,000 per port for 275 kW or higher. Eligible sites must be publicly accessible and construction-ready, and priority will be given to tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities; potential sites include convenience stores, gas stations, retail centers, and parking lots.
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