Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has now opened round 2 request for proposals (RFP) for funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Round 2 funding is to build out high-speed charging locations every 50 miles along I-94, I-35, and I-90. Deadline to submit is January 13, 2025 at noon.
MnDOT has identified 14 clusters along Minnesota’s interstates needed to meet the NEVI objectives for travel corridors. Locations for charging infrastructure must be within 1 mile of the interstate exit. These sites expand on investments made during round 1. See the eligible cluster locations on MnDOT’s map.
RFP Notes
- Charging locations must have a minimum of four 150 kW charging ports able to operate simultaneously.
- Stations are to be open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Private and public entities are eligible to apply.
- Deadline to apply is 12pm CST on January 13, 2025.
Full details for the round 2 RFP are available on MnDOT’s website.
Additional Resources
- MnDOT Informational webinar, October 31, 2024 at 1pm.
- Interested Partners list from MnDOT – view the list or add yourself on MnDOT’s NEVI page.
- MnDOT answers to submitted questions. Updated weekly on Tuesdays. Details on submitting a question are on MnDOT’s NEVI webpage.
- Contact us if you have questions or would like to discuss the funding opportunity.
