The California Energy Commission (CEC)’s Fast Charge California Project is offering up to $55 million in incentives – enough to cover 100% of installation costs – for DC fast chargers at publicly accessible businesses and sites. Applications are open now through October 29.
This is the CEC’s largest fast charging incentive effort yet, and for the first time, it’s available statewide. It’s part of the broader California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), which has already helped deploy nearly 10,000 EV chargers since 2017.
The Fast Charge California Project prioritizes sites that are ready to go and shovel-ready, meaning applicants need to have a final utility service design and all required permits in hand. And it’s heavily focused on equity. Top priority will go to charging sites located in tribal areas, disadvantaged communities, and low-income neighborhoods, places that have been left out of the fast-charging boom.
Eligible locations include:
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Retail centers
- Parking lots
- Any high-traffic public site
Here’s how much funding is on the table:
- $55,000 per charging port for stations between 150 and 274.99 kW
- $100,000 per charging port for stations above 275 kW
- Total cap: Up to 100% of project costs, depending on size
“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, who leads the CEC’s Fuels and Transportation Division. “Installing more fast chargers is vital to California’s zero-emission vehicle transition.”
The funding comes from the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program and the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
“State-funded incentives are essential for the rapid and equitable expansion of California’s electric vehicle charging network,” said Evan Wright, director of EV infrastructure and operations at the Center for Sustainable Energy. “This program is designed to get fast chargers in the ground … fast.”
Full eligibility requirements and application details are available on the Fast Charge California Project webpage.
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