Montana - 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.

Montana's deployment plan was developed by the state's Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The goals of the deployment plan include developing EV charging corridors along key travel routes, considering by 2030 30,000 state residents and 100,000 visitors will be projected to drive EVs through the state. Other goals include establishing a connection of EV networks for rural communities to use, amongst other planning visions. An updated state plan was released in July 2023. The updates included a summary of public engagement activities, changing market conditions, challenges, and implementation strategies to ensure compliance with 23 CFR 680.