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NEVI Phase 2A: Community Charging Expansion
The NEVI Community Approach (Phase 2A) represents the next phase of Rhode Island’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment, focused on expanding access to EV charging beyond highway corridors and into communities across the state.
Program Overview (Request for Applications)
The Phase 2A program was launched as a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) to support the installation of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure across Rhode Island.
Applications were accepted from July 14, 2025 through August 15, 2025, and were open to:
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Academic institutions
- Non-profits
- Federally recognized Tribal organizations
The program provided:
- Up to 80% federal funding, with a minimum required 20% applicant match
Funding caps per site included:
- Up to $1,000,000 for DC Fast Charging stations
- Up to $250,000 for Level 2 charging stations
- Up to $1,250,000 for sites that include a combination of both
Each location was required to include a minimum of four charging ports and meet all NEVI compliance standards.
Program Status
As of September 29, 2026, 16 community charging projects are currently moving forward across Rhode Island.
Projects are in various stages of deployment, with 2 projects complete, 5 under construction, and 9 in development or underway.
Phase 2A projects will expand publicly accessible EV charging at convenient, community-based locations, including businesses, municipal facilities, retail locations, and other destinations across the state.
This phase complements Rhode Island’s investments in state-owned charging infrastructure, creating a coordinated approach to expanding EV charging access statewide.
Project status reflects current information as of September 29, 2026, and is subject to change as projects progress.
Have any questions or need further clarification? Please reach out to us at Energy.RInevi@energy.ri.gov