Michigan just unlocked $51M to fix EV charging gaps

Michigan just hit a key milestone in its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, unlocking the remaining funds for the state’s EV charging buildout.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the state’s fiscal year 2026 EV Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Plan, and Michigan has received “fully built out” certification under the NEVI program.

That means the state has now met the federal requirement to build out fast chargers along designated highway corridors under the NEVI program.

That allows Michigan to move beyond the corridor phase and start using the remaining $51 million of its $106 million in NEVI funding for a broader round focused on geographic gaps, charger reliability, user experience, medium-duty vehicles and fleets, and longer-term statewide charging priorities. The state is also aiming to align new charging sites with economic development, tourism, and long-term grid planning.

A third round of applications is coming soon, with the goal of giving every Michigan community a shot at NEVI funding.

So far, MDOT is already working to deploy 83 NEVI-funded charging stations across the state following its first two funding rounds.

The agency says it’s coordinating with FHWA, local governments, tribal nations, utilities, and private companies as the rollout continues. Public input remains part of the process, with MDOT planning to share updates and funding opportunities through its NEVI program channels as more sites come online.

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