NYSERDA seeks proposals to develop Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) and in Communities in New York State using up to $45 million of the federal formula funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. This program intends to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing DCFC EVSE for use in New York State and ultimately accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

Proposers are invited to apply for Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 6150 funding to develop one Direct Current Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (DCFC EVSE) site per proposal across two tracks of projects. The Program seeks proposals along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) in New York State (AFC Track). The Program also has a second funding track to award projects for Community Sites that are outside of the previous AFC corridor restrictions (Community Track). Funding for Community Sites is contingent on New York State receiving certified “fully built out” status from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). NYSERDA will not enter into contracts with Community site awardees unless and until FHWA issues this certification.  

Proposers may submit up to eight (8) proposals to this solicitation, in any combination of AFC or Community track sites. For both tracks, proposals will be ranked for sites south of I-84 (Downstate) and sites north of and including I-84 (Upstate).

To be eligible, each proposed site must accommodate simultaneous charging for at least four vehicles at a minimum of 150 kW and offer a total site delivery capacity of 600 kW or more. All EVSE ports must have CCS and J3400/NACS connectors. Sites with greater than four ports must still provide simultaneous charging of at least 150 kW to each port.

NYSERDA will host optional webinars for potential proposers. The next webinar is Tuesday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET. At the webinars, NYSERDA will discuss NEVI and proposal requirements. Proposers interested in attending can register at:

May 19, 2026 webinar register link: https://nyserdany.webex.com/weblink/register/rf3a201910fe82883d3aef8adaf20d1e7

At the webinars, NYSERDA will discuss NEVI and proposal requirements. Slides and a Q&A document from the webinars are available in the document links below.