California offers up to $100,000 per port for EV fast chargers

Key Points:

• California is allocating at least $28 million through the Fast Charge California Project to fund public EV fast chargers, offering up to $100,000 per charging port for eligible applicants including businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribes.
• Incentives cover up to 100% of approved costs such as chargers, installation, planning, and engineering, with higher amounts for ports delivering 275 kW or more, but projects must be ready to build with permits and utility service finalized.
• Priority funding will be given to projects in disadvantaged, low-income, and tribal communities, with applications open until January 14, 2027, and a subsequent funding round planned for early 2027 offering up to $55,000 per port.
• The program, managed by the California Energy Commission and the Center for Sustainable Energy, has supported over 10,200 charger installations since 2017, focusing on expanding EV infrastructure statewide while excluding certain site types like charging hubs and hotels in this round.
• Property owners are encouraged to use CALeVIP’s EV Charging Opportunity Finder to assess site eligibility and potential, with the goal of accelerating the deployment of fast chargers to meet growing EV demand.