In late May 2026, the California Energy Commission scheduled the next two windows of CALeVIP's Fast Charge California Project, making more than $55 million available for public DC fast charging. The October 7, 2026 to January 14, 2027 window covers up to 100% of eligible installation costs up to $100,000 per port; the February 24 to May 27, 2027 window uses a simplified flat cap of $55,000 per port for any charger of at least 150 kW. The new windows tighten eligibility: charging hubs, hotels, and business districts are no longer eligible site types, applicants must own the equipment they install, and projects must be ready to build with final utility design and permits in hand. Because any project funded through them will be placed in service well after the federal 30C charger credit ended on June 30, 2026, it cannot also claim that credit.
Updated Jun 20269 min read
Federal funding for commercial EV charging came through three channels: the 30C tax credit (up to $100,000 per port), which ended June 30, 2026; the NEVI formula program for highway-corridor fast charging; and CFI discretionary grants for community and corridor charging. NEVI funds flowed again in 2026 after a court overturned a federal funding freeze; CFI has been paused since early 2025 with no new solicitation scheduled. With 30C closed, NEVI (for corridor DC fast charging) is the main live federal channel, and most projects now lean on state and utility programs.
Updated May 202612 min read
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program allocated roughly $5 billion to states for DC fast charging along highway corridors. The program was effectively frozen for much of 2025 when FHWA suspended state plan approvals, then reinstated after a January 2026 federal court ruling found the freeze unlawful. As of Q2 2026, FHWA has apportioned about $885 million for the fiscal year, issued more flexible guidance, and several states have reopened solicitations. The program is moving again, but on a less settled footing than before.
Updated May 20267 min read
State commercial EV charging grants range from modest Level 2 rebates (roughly $500 to $5,000 per port) to substantial DCFC grants (tens of thousands of dollars per port). The most active programs sit in California, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado, and other states that adopted clean-vehicle standards. Many states have little or nothing. Programs are funded year to year and run out of money, so availability changes constantly and must be verified directly with the issuing agency before you plan around it.
Updated May 20267 min read
Utility make-ready programs fund the electrical infrastructure (service upgrade, panels, conduit, wiring to the charger stub-out) for commercial EV installations, often the largest single cost component. The utility pays for or owns the infrastructure; you own and operate the chargers. These programs can sharply reduce upfront cost but add utility approval timelines, typically several months to a year, that often control the overall project schedule.
Updated May 20267 min read
Well-funded commercial EV projects in active incentive markets can reduce net project cost by 60–90% by combining federal tax credits, state grants, and utility make-ready programs. The key is sequencing: apply for programs that require pre-approval first, understand which programs reduce your 30C tax credit basis, and use a tax professional to optimize credit timing.
Updated May 20267 min read