The Fast Charge California Project, led by the California Energy Commission (CEC), is offering a substantial $55 million in incentives for the installation of DC fast chargers at publicly accessible locations across the state. This initiative, part of the broader California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), aims to boost the deployment of EV chargers and support the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Applications for the Fast Charge California Project are currently open until October 29, with the incentive program covering up to 100% of installation costs. This marks the CEC’s largest fast charging incentive effort to date and is the first time it is available statewide. The focus is on sites that are shovel-ready and in priority areas such as tribal communities, disadvantaged neighborhoods, and low-income areas that have been underserved in the fast-charging infrastructure.
Eligible locations for fast chargers include gas stations, convenience stores, retail centers, parking lots, and any high-traffic public site. The funding structure offers $55,000 per charging port for stations between 150 and 274.99 kW, and $100,000 per charging port for stations above 275 kW, with a total cap of up to 100% of project costs depending on size.
Hannon Rasool, who leads the CEC’s Fuels and Transportation Division, highlighted the importance of installing more fast chargers to support California’s zero-emission vehicle transition. The funding for this initiative comes from the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program and the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Evan Wright, director of EV infrastructure and operations at the Center for Sustainable Energy, emphasized the significance of state-funded incentives for the rapid and equitable expansion of California’s electric vehicle charging network. The Fast Charge California Project aims to accelerate the deployment of fast chargers to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles in the state.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application details, interested parties can visit the Fast Charge California Project webpage. This initiative is a crucial step towards building a more sustainable and accessible charging infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in California.
