In late November, the Georgia State Transportation Board approved $24.4 million worth of grants to fund construction of electric vehicle recharging stations statewide.
[Above photo by Georgia DOT]
The Georgia Department of Transportation is overseeing the award of those grants – funded via the second round of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI program – to 26 locations through public-private partnerships or P3s that will support the construction and operation of new fast-charging stations along the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Selected private-sector partners will design, install, finance, operate and maintain stations equipped with Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports for at least five years in accordance with federal requirements, the agency said.
[Editor’s note: The Hawaii Department of Transportation recently began building a new EV charging station at the Kapalua Airport. When completed, it will be the third EV charging station in the state funded by NEVI program.]
Each site will include four DCFCs capable of operating simultaneously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Depending on the vehicle, drivers will be able to fully recharge in as little as 20 minutes, Georgia DOT added.
“Our robust infrastructure network has set Georgia apart in attracting business, promoting travel, and providing reliable transportation for all Georgians,” noted Governor Brian Kemp (R) in a statement.
“This investment will help further secure our status as a national leader in innovation and infrastructure for years to come,” he said. “We appreciate Georgia DOT for fulfilling the state’s commitment to a robust, reliable fast-charging network that meets federal standards and serves communities across Georgia.”
The agency noted that the NEVI program – funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA of 2021 – allocated $5 billion nationwide over five years for states to deploy EV charging infrastructure. Through a formula calculation to states, Georgia was allotted approximately $135 million to support a national network of EV chargers, with NEVI funds covering up to 80 percent of project costs with private-sector partners covering the remainder.
Georgia DOT added that the “Round Two” NEVI grant award process is designed to close strategic gaps in the network following the initial round of awards made in 2024.
“Georgia continues to lead the way in electric mobility by investing in infrastructure that strengthens our transportation network, promotes economic development and improves the experience for EV drivers statewide,” noted Russell McMurry, Georgia DOT commissioner and also the 2025-2026 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. “Georgia DOT is proud to do our part to implement this federal investment responsibly, closing gaps in the statewide network and ensuring that fast, reliable charging is available where Georgians need it most,” he said.
