California launches $55 incentive to expand EV fast charging
Fast Charge California Project offers up to 100% coverage for ready-to-build public charging sites.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched the Fast Charge California Project, a $55 million incentive program aimed at expanding the state’s public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure. The program offers to cover up to 100% of installation costs for eligible projects, with applications open until October 29.
Part of the broader California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), the program targets shovel-ready projects at publicly accessible locations including gas stations, convenience stores, parking lots, and retail centers. Priority will be given to tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income communities.
“This is the biggest CALeVIP project ever. It’s the first to be statewide. And, it’s the first to cover up to 100% of eligible costs,” said Hannon Rasool, Director of the CEC’s Fuels and Transportation Division. “Installing more fast chargers is vital to California’s zero emission vehicle transition, and the Fast Charge California Project prioritizes ready-to-build fast charging projects, with eligible projects in disadvantaged communities going to the top of the list.”
Since 2017, CALeVIP has supported nearly 10,000 EV charger deployments, helping serve the state’s growing fleet of over 2.2 million light-duty EVs, according to program administrator Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE).
Funding for the project comes from the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program and California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
