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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
The Phase 2A application period has closed, and projects have been awarded across 18 municipalities statewide.
As outlined on the main NEVI program page, this phase represents Rhode Island’s largest expansion of EV charging infrastructure, supporting the deployment of over 100 new EV charging stations at convenient, community-based locations.
Projects have been awarded and are currently underway, with installations expected to continue throughout 2026.
This phase complements ongoing investments in state-owned charging infrastructure, creating a coordinated and balanced approach to EV charging deployment across Rhode Island.
Have any questions or need further clarification? Please reach out to us at Energy.RInevi@energy.ri.gov