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The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), intends to establish a nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers that support access and reliability for all users. Montana is expected to receive approximately $43 million dollars over the next five years for Direct Current (DC) Fast chargers to be installed along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC). The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in coordination with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) developed Montana’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan). This plan is a requirement to obtain EV infrastructure funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program from the 2021 BIL. The goal of the Federal NEVI Formula Program is to create a national network of EV chargers by 2030, providing convenient, reliable, affordable, and accessible charging for all EV drivers. The Plan is intended to help bolster economic development, tourism, and workforce development in communities across Montana. The Agencies submitted applications to nominate three interstate and two highway routes as AFC’s during Rounds 4 and 5 of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) AFC Call for Nominations. The State’s nomination of these five routes as AFC’s was based on intra and inter-state travel patterns and annual traffic data. Each of these routes are important east-west and north-south corridors for in-state residents and visitors. These routes include the entire length of I-15, I-90, I-94, US-2, and US-93. Each of these routes are designated as “electric vehicle corridor pending.” FHWA has designated over 2,000 corridor miles as electric vehicle pending corridors. Montana’s Plan prioritizes funding charging locations that meet NEVI requirements along each of these corridors. On February 15th, 2023, the FWHA released the final minimum standards for federally funded EV infrastructure, as well as the Build America, Buy America implementation plan for EV charging equipment. The final minimum standards and Build America, Buy America plan provides States with every tool needed to build EV charging stations pursuant to their approved state charging plans developed under the NEVI program. On August 11, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Duffy announced the Federal Highway Administration’s updated NEVI Interim Final Guidance, which supports continued implementation of the National EV Infrastructure program The Discretionary Grant Program is a competitive grant program to strategically deploy publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure and other alternative fueling infrastructure. At least 50 percent of this funding must be used for a community grant program where priority is given to projects that expand access to EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure within rural areas, low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and communities with a low ratio of private parking spaces. The Partnering List allows interested electric vehicle (EV) site hosts and other potential National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) partners to submit their contact and other relevant information for inclusion on the NEVI Project Partnering List, a resource for the establishment of new partnerships to develop and deliver EV infrastructure projects in the state. By submitting information to this form, you agree to have your contact information and facility information posted publicly on MDT and DEQ's NEVI website and to allow other interested entities to contact you directly. Fill out the form here. View the responses here. 2024 Webinar DriveElectric.gov Electric Vehicles & Rural Transportation | US Department of Transportation FHWA Alternative Fuel Corridors Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Prioritization Study Electric Vehicle Types | US Department of Transportation Electric Vehicle Charging Speeds | US Department of Transportation Email MDT Helena Headquarters 2701 Prospect Avenue PO Box 201001 Helena, MT 59620-1001 District Offices Terms of Use Current Job Openings TranPlanMT Aviation in Montana DBE & SBE Programs External ADA Yellowstone Airport Visit Montana MDT Employee Directory The state of Montana uses Google AnalyticsWe use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze our traffic with the use of Google Analytics. Learn more by reviewing our Internet Privacy & Security page. By accepting and continuing to use this site, you agree to these terms.