National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula funds (Minnesota)

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula funds (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This program brings federal funding to Minnesota to help build out an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network.

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - MnDOT Electric vehicle infrastructure National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program provides funds to states to build a convenient, affordable, reliable, and equitable fast charging network for EVs across the United States.

Program funds must first be used to install direct current fast chargers (DCFC) along any alternative fuel corridors (AFCs) for EV charging that had been designated by the states. After states complete the AFC build-out, they can use the remaining funds on other roadways within the state.

NEVI funding round 3a request for proposals MnDOT is working on putting all the pieces into place to open Round 3a of NEVI funding with a request for proposal (RFP) planned for late August. There will be up to $41. 8 Million in funding for up to 74 eligible clusters.

While you wait there are some things you can do to get ready. Review the Base Coverage tab on the Long-Distance Charging Needs Analysis map for the potential clusters Find your team – check out the Fast-Charging Interested Partners List . If you aren’t already on it, add your information to the list.

An example team might include: primary applicant, site host (could be the same as applicant),hardware supplier, network operator, construction contractor. Read the federal rule, 23 CFR 680 that applies to the program and get a sense of what will be required. Talk to the electric utility that serves your location and the municipality that manages permitting for the location.

Work with the electric utility to start getting answers to the Utility Coordination Form. Attend one of our informational webinars July 28, 2026 – 10111 a. m.

Central Time. Register for the webinar . Aug.

6, 2026 – 2-3 p. m. Central Time.

Register for the webinar Minnesota NEVI funding rounds 1 and 2 As of July 1, 2026 there are 6 operational locations from round 1 and 2 funding: Burnsville (I-35, exit 88B) North Branch (I-35, exit 47) Stewartville (I-90, exit 209) Moose Lake (I-35, exit 214) Other locations are in varying stages of pre-construction and construction. We will update station status as they come online.

Maximum grant reimbursement 1202 S Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN 1755 N Humiston Ave, Worthington, MN 120 Industrial Parkway, Jackson, MN 1555 Domes Dr, Blue Earth, MN 2611 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 1509 10th Place NE, Austin, MN 101 Schumann Dr NW, Stewartville, MN Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores 2102 Enterprise Drive, St. Charles, MN 14350 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 4694 Opportunity Drive, Moose Lake, MN 9314 W.

Skyline Parkway, Proctor, MN 3475 28th Avenue S.

, Moorhead, MN 619 Front St N, Barnesville, MN 610 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 3181 Evergreen Lane, Alexandria, MN 1185 S Main, Sauk Centre, MN Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores 8708 Crossing Drive, Rockville, MN 7011 Northland Cir N, Brooklyn Park, MN We developed the initial Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan in 2022 to guide the use of the NEVI formula funds that Minnesota was to receive over FFY 2022-2026.

We have issued two rounds of Request for Proposals (RFPs) to fund EV charging infrastructure along the state’s three AFCs: I-94, I-90 and I-35. Twenty-four locations are in the process of pre-construction, construction and operations.

We completed an EV Infrastructure Needs Assessment (EVINA) report and the Long-Distance Charging Analysis Dashboard to provide information on EV adoption, EV charging infrastructure needs and potential locations for building charging along long-distance travel corridors. We submitted a NEVI plan update to FHWA that provides a high-level timeline and actions for MnDOT to take to make use of approximately $41.

8 million in FY 2023-2025 NEVI formula funds. We submitted a request to FHWA to certify the Minnesota Alternative Fuel Corridors as fully built out for EV charging. Minnesota FHWA Division approved MnDOT’s request for fully built out certification of our Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) for EV charging.

This approval allows MnDOT to move forward with using NEVI funds on other roadways. Before we develop the NEVI Round 3 Request for Proposals, we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights, ideas, and capabilities from qualified vendors and stakeholders with an interest in supporting the installation and operation of DC fast charging stations along long-distance travel corridors.

This RFI is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, but rather an opportunity to do the following: Understand the current market landscape and available solutions Identify potential partners and innovative approaches Inform the development of future Request for Proposals (RFPs) or procurement strategies Clarify technical, operational, or financial considerations relevant to our goals Your input will help us shape a more effective and informed procurement process.

We value your expertise and appreciate your time in responding to this RFI. We're seeking responses to this RFI from a broad range of stakeholders who have interest in EV charging infrastructure development.

For this RFI, respondents can be any of the following: Limited liability company Public benefit corporation March 11, 2026: Informational webinar April 13, 2026: Deadline to submit questions Noon CDT, April 30, 2026: Deadline to submit RFI Questions and answers (PDF) We are no longer responding to questions. How to submit your response Review the map and list of cluster locations (PDF) View the 74 location clusters.

Choose the "Base Coverage" tab of the Long-Distance Charging Analysis Dashboard .

Review the Round 2 RFP documents: Attachment 1: Round 2 technical requirements (PDF) Attachment 2: Round 2 scope of work and deliverables (PDF) Attachment 3: Round 2 technical application form (Word) Attachment 4: Round 2 cost proposal form (Excel) Attachment 5: Round 2 optional utility coordination form (Word) Attachment 6: Round 2 grant agreement (PDF) Review the full list of questions (PDF) and consider your responses.

Step 3: Finalize and submit by noon CDT, April 30, 2026 After you submit your RFI We'll review all responses. We’ll use the responses to help inform the upcoming request for proposals. Find others who want to work on DCFC: Download the fast charging interested partners list (Excel).