The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has announced the recipients of the first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) federal grants, following Connecticuts lead. The grants, totaling over $5 million, will be used to install 13 EV charging stations across the state. Additionally, Bevill State Community College in Jasper received $2.4 million to expand its HVAC Training Center to include EV charger installation and maintenance training. These stations will be located along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors to ensure drivers have access to reliable charging options.

Locations and Funding Allocations:

• Atmore: $725,864 for two dual-port chargers at Creek Travel Plaza (4740 Jack Springs Road, I-65).
• Clanton: $660,909 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stops (300 Arby Drive, I-65).
• Eutaw: $783,299 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stops (7561 Mesopotamia Street, I-20/59).
• Evergreen: $867,238 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stops (16101 U.S. Highway 84, I-65).
• Falkville: $768,782 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stops (64 East Pike Road, I-65).
• Fort Deposit: $759,024 for two dual-port chargers at Priester Retail Stores (80 Bishop Bottom Road, I-65).
• Gadsden: $331,807 for four chargers at RaceTrac Store (1715 W. Grand Ave., I-59).
• Hamilton: $656,166 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stop (Marion County Highway 35, I-22).
• Heflin: $656,166 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stop (6647 Alabama Highway 46, I-20).
• Irvington: $639,564 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stop (8400 County Farm Road, I-10).
• Jasper: $788,921 for two dual-port chargers at Love’s Travel Stops (83 Carl Cannon Blvd., I-22).
• Montgomery: $581,200 for three chargers at Travel Centers of America (980 West South Blvd., I-65).
• Tuscaloosa-Cottondale: $581,200 for three chargers at Travel Centers of America (3501 Buttermilk Road, I-20/59).

Governor Kay Ivey highlighted the strategic importance of these EV charging stations, noting the benefits for both drivers and electric vehicle manufacturers. Alabama is set to receive $79 million in NEVI grants from 2022 to 2027 to support the development and operation of DC fast charging stations. ADECA will administer the grants, covering 80% of the costs, with businesses covering the remaining 20%.

This initiative marks significant progress for Alabama, enhancing the state’s EV infrastructure and setting a strong example for neighboring states. Mississippi, for example, is still in the planning phase for its NEVI EV charging stations, with deployment expected by 2026 or 2027.