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

June 12, 2024

Summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will administer NEVI funds through a competitive grant process. DOTD plans to install 75 DC fast charging sites statewide by year 5 of the program, which would be about 300-760 charging ports. The DOTD will also evaluate existing corridors for upgrades and engage with freight companies to include their needs in the state grant program. NEVI funding will help construct about 1,124 miles of EV charging corridors. Grant recipients under the program will be responsible for a minimum of 20% of the project costs. Louisiana DOTD's 2023 plan update was released in Q3 2023. 

During Q4 2023, the LA DOTD released a draft Round 1 RFP. The draft RFP stipulated that the state plans to award 10 projects, which would be a total of about $10 million for DCFCs.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Louisiana
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Operations/Electric-Vehicle/Pages/default.aspx
Administrator: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment
Incentive Amount: Varies

Contact

Name: Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development
Address:
Email: DOTD-EVProgram@la.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.