Resources

EV Charging Infrastructure

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FHWA & USDOT

Publications – Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

Collection of reports, research, guidance documents, and publications from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation related to electric vehicle infrastructure and deployment.

VTrans Offers Businesses & Others EV Fleet Savings

AASHTO Journal article highlighting Vermont's Electrify Your Fleet program, which helps businesses and organizations reduce the cost of transitioning to electric vehicle fleets.

Oregon DOT Plugs Underserved Areas into EV Chargers

Article describing Oregon DOT's Community Charging Rebates Program, which expands EV charging access in underserved and rural communities.

AASHTO Journal – Electric Charging

Search results for electric charging topics from the AASHTO Journal, featuring news, funding announcements, and state transportation initiatives.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $623 Million in Grants

USDOT announcement detailing $623 million in grant funding to expand the national electric vehicle charging network.

Federal Funding Programs – FHWA

Overview of federal funding opportunities available to support electric vehicle infrastructure, planning, and deployment.

EV Planning Resources: Equitable Planning

Guidance and planning resources focused on ensuring equitable access to electric vehicle infrastructure and investments.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program

Grant opportunity information for the USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, supporting publicly accessible EV charging projects.

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Standards and Requirements

Federal Register publication establishing minimum standards and requirements for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funded charging stations.

Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure

USDOT toolkit providing planning guidance, funding resources, and best practices for deploying EV infrastructure in rural communities.

Approval of First 35 State NEVI Plans

FHWA news release announcing approval of the first 35 state plans to build a national EV charging network under the NEVI Formula Program.

Overview of EV Federal Funding and Financing Programs

Summary of federal funding and financing programs available for electric vehicle infrastructure projects, including grants, loans, and technical assistance.

 

Local & State Government

Building a National EV Charging Network

NASEO resource highlighting national strategies, partnerships, and best practices for expanding EV charging infrastructure.

ODOT’s Community Charging Rebates Program

Oregon DOT rebate program supporting community EV charging installations, especially in underserved areas.

Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis (TEINA)

Executive summary analyzing future EV infrastructure needs across Oregon.

Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council

Maryland's EV Infrastructure Council providing statewide planning, coordination, and policy information.

Santa Clara County EV Charging Demand Siting Analysis

Interactive mapping tool identifying optimal locations for future EV charging stations.

State of Michigan Community EV Toolkit

Planning toolkit with resources for Michigan communities developing EV infrastructure.

ODOT Community Charging Rebates Program (2023)

Information on rebate eligibility, funding priorities, and application requirements.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program (DDOT)

District of Columbia program supporting deployment of publicly accessible EV charging stations.

Electric Vehicle Planning (MnDOT)

Minnesota's NEVI planning effort including public engagement and statewide charging strategy.

Oregon Five-Year EV Charging Infrastructure Roadmap

Oregon's NEVI implementation roadmap outlining long-term charging infrastructure deployment.

EV Infrastructure Master Plan (FDOT)

Florida DOT master plan for statewide EV charging infrastructure development.

Seattle: An Early Electric Vehicle Adopter

AFDC case study describing Seattle's leadership, policies, and lessons learned in EV adoption.

San Diego Regional Plan to Support Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness

Regional planning document outlining strategies, partnerships, and infrastructure recommendations to accelerate EV readiness throughout the San Diego region.

EV Charging Infrastructure Toolkit – Community-Based Organizations & Disadvantaged Communities

Toolkit developed by Kern Council of Governments to help community organizations plan and advocate for equitable EV charging infrastructure.

A Toolkit for Community Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness

Comprehensive planning guide from the PEV Collaborative that helps local governments prepare for increased plug-in electric vehicle adoption.

Aspen Community Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

City of Aspen planning document describing goals, infrastructure needs, and implementation strategies for supporting electric vehicles.

Tahoe-Truckee Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

Regional readiness plan identifying charging needs, policy recommendations, and implementation priorities for the Tahoe-Truckee area.

Bay Area PEV Readiness Plan

Planning initiative from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District supporting regional plug-in electric vehicle deployment and infrastructure.

Advancing Iowa's Electric Vehicle Market

Statewide assessment examining opportunities, barriers, and recommendations for expanding Iowa's electric vehicle market.

Utilization of Non-Residential EVSE in Planned vs. Unplanned Locations

Case study from Idaho National Laboratory comparing utilization rates of public charging stations installed in planned and unplanned locations.

Coachella Valley Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

Regional EV readiness plan providing recommendations for charging infrastructure, policy development, and community outreach.

San Joaquin Valley Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan

Planning document focused on preparing the San Joaquin Valley for increased plug-in electric vehicle adoption through coordinated regional efforts.

 

Toolkit and Case Studies

Towards Equitable Electric Mobility

Framework describing strategies organizations can use to advance equitable electric mobility.

Technological Barriers to EV Charging at Multi-Unit Dwellings

Overview of technical challenges affecting EV charging in apartments and condominiums.

Best Practices for Model Multifamily Charging Programs

White paper outlining successful multifamily EV charging program models.

FLO

Commercial provider of EV charging hardware, software, and network services.

Provincial and Federal Funding Programs

Guide to Canadian funding opportunities for public EV charging.

Capital Region Public EV Charging Archetypes

Technical guidance for selecting public charging station designs.

Capital Region Public EV Charging Guide

Guide for planning and deploying public EV charging infrastructure.

Charge Your Ride

Educational resource promoting electric transportation.

Community Engagement Tips

Best practices for engaging communities during EV infrastructure planning.

Equitable Deployment Strategies

Lawrence Berkeley Lab report on equitable EV program design.

PEV Policy Impact Rubric

Rubric for evaluating the equity and effectiveness of EV policies.

EV Charging Needs Assessment

Assessment of EV charging needs across western states.

Interagency Collaboration Models

Fact sheet describing coordination between transportation and energy agencies.

EV States Clearinghouse

Repository of EV policies, tools, and state resources.

Optimizing Placement for EV Charging Stations

Case study on using transportation data to optimize charger placement.

Clean Cities Coalition Network

DOE network supporting clean transportation deployment.

Towards Equitable Electric Mobility Community of Practice

Report summarizing lessons learned from Forth's TEEM initiative.

Equitable Electric Mobility Playbook

National League of Cities playbook for equitable EV adoption.

Blueprint 4B

DOE blueprint for community EV charging infrastructure.

California NEVI Deployment Plan

California's implementation plan for the NEVI program.

EVI-Equity Model

NREL model for evaluating equitable EV infrastructure deployment.

Clean Cities Coalitions Overview

Summary of DOE Clean Cities Coalition accomplishments.

Three-Dimensional View of Charging Infrastructure Equity

Research paper examining equity in charging infrastructure deployment.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness Guidebook

Guidebook for municipalities planning alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure.

Strategic Charging Infrastructure Deployment

Caltrans research on strategic EV charging deployment.

Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook

Joint Office playbook with practical EV infrastructure planning resources.

EV Charging Infrastructure Growth

Interactive data showing growth of EV charging infrastructure.

 

Global

Electric Vehicle Adoption for Disabled Consumers

Energy Saving Trust report examining barriers, opportunities, and recommendations for increasing EV adoption among disabled consumers.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for People Living with Disabilities

Motability Foundation research evaluating how EV charging infrastructure can be made more accessible for people with disabilities.

Summary: Electric Vehicle Accessible Charging Standard PAS 1899

Summary of PAS 1899, the accessibility standard for public EV charging, outlining best practices for inclusive charger design.

BSI Standards

British Standards Institution portal providing access to standards that support innovation, quality, safety, and resilience, including EV-related standards.

Can the Equitable Roll Out of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Be Achieved?

Peer-reviewed research analyzing strategies and challenges for deploying equitable EV charging infrastructure.

Building the Electric-Vehicle Charging Infrastructure America Needs

McKinsey analysis of the investment, policy, and deployment strategies needed to expand EV charging across the United States.

A Three-Dimensional View of Charging Infrastructure Equity

Stockholm Environment Institute research introducing a framework for evaluating equity in EV charging infrastructure deployment.

 

Research Studies

Toward Social Equity Access and Mobile Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Case study examining how mobile EV charging stations can improve equitable access in Los Angeles.

Inequitable Access to EV Charging Infrastructure

Research exploring disparities in access to and affordability of public EV charging infrastructure.

Electric Vehicle Charging Equity Considerations

Argonne National Laboratory report discussing methods for incorporating equity into EV charging deployment.

Transport Equity Considerations in Electric Vehicle Charging Research

Scoping review summarizing transportation equity themes in EV charging research.

Inequitable Access to EV Charging Infrastructure (Research)

Academic article examining inequities in EV charging availability and affordability.

A Utility Roadmap for Expanding Customer Adoption of Electric Vehicles

Utility-focused roadmap outlining strategies to encourage EV adoption through programs and infrastructure.

Public Electric Vehicle Charger Access Disparities Across Race and Income in California

Study analyzing how race and income affect access to public EV charging in California.

Social Equity of Clean Energy Policies in EV Charging Infrastructure Systems

Research evaluating how clean energy policies influence equity in EV charging deployment.

An Early Look at Plug-in Electric Vehicle Adoption in Disadvantaged Communities

Study examining EV adoption trends in disadvantaged California communities.

Electric Vehicle Park-Charge-Ride Programs

Planning framework and Chicago case study evaluating park-charge-ride programs for EV users.