Idaho - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program

Summary

Note: The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program with a total budget of $5 billion. Each state was allocated a share of that total to help build out a national network of electric vehicle charging stations along designated alternative fuel corridors (AFCs). With some limited exceptions, EV charging stations funded through the NEVI program should be spaced 50 miles apart and within one mile of the Interstate exit or highway.

In August 2022, Idaho released its EV Infrastructure Baseline Plan. A few months later, in December 2022, the state issued an RFP, seeking a firm to complete the Siting, Feasibility, and Access Study (SFAS) for DCFC buildout. The SFAS identifies strategic locations based on approved multifactor selection criteria. In August 2023, an updated state plan was released. The update includes a summary of public engagement activities, an update on a proposed RFP solicitation for two pilot sites, and the progress of the SFAS. The pilot sites will be evaluated for the effectiveness of the procurement process, efficiency of contracting, and issues with site selection and constitution to inform the selection and construction of additional sites in the buildout of AFCs. Since the release of federal guidance in June 2023, detailed location results and siting criteria are being developed. The SFAS was scheduled to be completed by December 2023 and will outline the approach to achieving fully built out status on all AFCs.

A map of all designated AFC and DCFC locations in Idaho may be found here.