Georgia awards $24M to expand electric vehicle charging network statewide

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced Thursday that it is awarding more than $24 million to expand Georgia’s infrastructure for electric vehicles.

The funds from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be used to build fast-charging stations for electric vehicles at 26 locations, mostly in rural areas.

GDOT identified 33 potential NEVI locations to close gaps within the state’s network and received 41 proposals for 26 of the locations, according to a news release.

After evaluating the proposals, GDOT selected six awardees to install and operate the charging stations. NEVI funds cover 80% of project costs with private-sector partners covering the remaining cost to build the charging stations.

Each location will include four direct current fast charging (DCFC) ports that can operate simultaneously at all times.

“Our robust infrastructure network has set Georgia apart in attracting business, promoting travel, and providing reliable transportation for all Georgians,” said Gov. Brian Kemp in the news release. “This investment will help further secure our status as a national leader in innovation and infrastructure for years to come. We appreciate Georgia DOT for fulfilling the state’s commitment to a robust, reliable fast-charging network that meets federal standards and serves communities across Georgia.” 

Here is a list of the locations and awardees:

• Dougherty & Worth counties – Awardee: Pilot Travel Centers LLC
• Clarke County – Awardee: Silver Comet Energy, Inc.
• Decatur County – Awardee: Universal EV LLC
• Union & Towns counties – Awardee: Universal EV LLC
• Early & Clay counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Carroll & Haralson counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Bartow & Gordon counties – Awardee: Silver Comet Energy, Inc.
• Muscogee County – Awardee: EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, LLC
• Habersham County – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Gilmer County – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Bryan & Bulloch counties – Awardee: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
• Greene County – Awardee: Silver Comet Energy, Inc.
• Cherokee & Pickens counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Carroll County – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Franklin & Hart counties – Awardee: EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, LLC
• Bibb & Twiggs counties – Awardee: EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, LLC
• Morgan County – Awardee: Pilot Travel Centers LLC
• Baldwin & Wilkinson counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Coweta County – Awardee: Silver Comet Energy, Inc.
• Atkinson County – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• McDuffie & Warren counties – Awardee: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
• Liberty & McIntosh counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Ware County – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Troup & Harris counties – Awardee: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
• Troup & Harris counties – Awardee: PowerUp America LLC
• Hall County – Awardee: Silver Comet Energy, Inc.