$5 million Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to open in February

$5 million Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program to open in February 1/4/2021

Public feedback sought on draft guidance document

The Volkswagen Light Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, a $5 million statewide program funding electric vehicle infrastructure, is scheduled to open February 2021.

The funding will be available to purchase and install new charging stations for battery–electric vehicles while:

Directing a minimum of 50 percent of funds to disadvantaged and low-income communities; and
Expanding EV charging access statewide and closing geographic gaps in coverage.

In advance of the solicitation, the VW administrator developed a draft guidance document and is seeking comments from interested parties. Deadline for feedback is January 28, 2021. Public comments and questions may be submitted online through the program website.

For more information, view the press release.

This is an image of an electric car charging station

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