The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced that the Georgia State Transportation Board has approved over $24.4 million in federal funding for new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. This marks the second round of awards under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, part of a larger initiative to create a reliable fast-charging network throughout Georgia.
The funds will support 26 locations through public-private partnerships, with selected private-sector partners responsible for designing, installing, financing, operating, and maintaining the stations for at least five years as required by federal guidelines. Each station will feature four Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports available around the clock. According to Georgia DOT, depending on vehicle type, drivers may be able to fully recharge in about 20 minutes.
Governor Brian P. Kemp commented on the development: “Our robust infrastructure network has set Georgia apart in attracting business, promoting travel, and providing reliable transportation for all Georgians. 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.”
Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry stated: “Georgia continues to lead the way in electric mobility by investing in infrastructure that strengthens our transportation network, promotes economic development and improves the experience for EV drivers statewide. Georgia DOT is proud to do our part to implement this federal investment responsibly, closing gaps in the statewide network and ensuring that fast, reliable charging is available where Georgians need it most.”
This second round of NEVI funding follows an initial phase completed in 2024 and was designed to address remaining gaps along key routes—especially rural corridors identified by Georgia DOT. The department evaluated proposals based on criteria such as site readiness, charging reliability, grid capacity, community impact, and long-term operations before selecting six awardees.
Funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which provided $5 billion nationally over five years for states to deploy EV charging infrastructure. Through this act’s formula allocation process, Georgia received about $135 million overall; NEVI funds cover up to 80% of project costs while private partners provide the rest.
The awarded locations span multiple counties including Dougherty & Worth (Pilot Travel Centers LLC), Clarke (Silver Comet Energy Inc.), Decatur (Universal EV LLC), Early & Clay (PowerUp America LLC), Muscogee (EnviroSpark Energy Solutions LLC), Bryan & Bulloch (Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.), among others.
Georgia DOT notes its approach involved broad industry stakeholder input with a goal of creating an interconnected statewide EV charging system that addresses customer needs and reduces range anxiety while supporting data collection and accessibility.
The agency oversees planning, construction and maintenance of state highways as well as other transportation modes such as bridges and public transit systems across Georgia.
