California launches $55 million program to expand EV fast charging network

"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."

"The project is the latest initiative under the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), billed as the nation's largest EV charging incentive program. Since 2017, CALeVIP has helped deploy nearly 10,000 chargers to support the state's more than 2.2 million light-duty EVs, according to the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE), which administers the program. This is the biggest CALeVIP project ever. It's the first to be statewide."

California will invest $55 million to expand DC fast-charging infrastructure statewide through the Fast Charge California Project. The program covers up to 100% of installation costs for DC fast chargers at businesses and public sites, with applications open through Oct. 29. Funding caps are $100,000 per charging port, with incentives of $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 with utility designs and permits. Priority goes to tribal areas, disadvantaged neighborhoods, and low-income communities. Potential host sites include convenience stores, gas stations, retail centers, and parking lots. The project operates under CALeVIP and builds on nearly 10,000 chargers deployed since 2017.

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