Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure

By: CBJ News Staff|October 4, 2022

Iowa is looking to use federal funds to build out EV charging capabilities across major corridors in the next five years.

Iowa City will begin charging electric vehicle owners for using EV stations following the July 1 implementation of the Iowa Electric Fuel Excise Tax. CREDIT FRIMUFILMS ON FREEPIK

The state of Iowa is receiving $51.4 million over five years from the federal government to construct new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Part of a national funding plan totaling more than $1.5 billion and covering 75,000 miles of highway, the National Vehicle Infrastructure Formula (NEVI) plan looks to transition the country toward electric vehicles, in part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. NEVI was created following…

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Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure

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