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

June 12, 2024

Summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation's (DOT) and Department of Environment & Conservation's (DEC) NEVI plan stipulated that funding will help construct about 1,283 miles of EV charging corridors. The state DOT released a notice of intent on March 20, 2023, and a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) was released in August 2023. The NOFO stipulated an application deadline of November 1, 2023, and an anticipated selection notification on January 5, 2024. The Tennessee DOT released its 2023 updated plan during Q3 2023, which included mostly minor updates and information on contracting related to the August 2023 NOFO, among other things.

In January 2024, awards were announced for the August 2023 NOFO, with project construction set for December 2024.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Tennessee
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/long-range-planning-home/air-quality-planning/tennessee-electric-vehicle-infrastructure--tevi-.html
Administrator: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Direct Current Fast Charging Equipment
Incentive Amount: Varies

Contact

Name: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Address:
TN
Email: TDOT.TEVI@tn.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.