New Hampshire - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program

Summary

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) will use its share of NEVI funding to continue to operate its EV Working Committee which will oversee the deployment process of EV charging stations. The DOT stipulated that it would update its plan in fiscal year 2024 with finalized locations for EV charging stations. According to the plan, in fiscal year 2025 many of the EV stations will be operational, and construction of others will continue. In fiscal year 2026 every EV charging station would be ready to use by the end of the year, and the Committee will analyze any gaps in the state's charging network. NEVI funding will help construct about 682 miles of EV charging corridors. The New Hampshire DOT released its 2023 plan update during Q3 2023, which included mostly minor updates, an updated deployment status of events, and new contracting and public engagement sections, among other updates.

The NHDOT released its Phase 1 RFP in mid-October 2023. The Phase 1 RFP had a response deadline of December 15, 2023; an anticipated award date of January 26, 2024; an anticipated contract award date of April 26, 2024; and an estimated $5.5 million was made available via this solicitation. During Q1 2024, the NHDOT was awarded $2.8 million as part of its Phase 1 NEVI program. Four projects were selected to expand access and charging, and the projects have been scheduled to begin in mid to late 2024.