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Washington State Allocates $12.16 Million for EV Charging Expansion
New stations planned along major highways to improve long-distance travel
Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:31am
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The Washington State Department of Transportation has awarded $12.16 million in federal funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. The projects, expected to be completed within 24 months, will add new charging stations in 14 communities along Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 97, U.S. Highway 195, and U.S. Highway 395.
Why it matters
The new charging stations are intended to close gaps in Washington's highway charging network and make long-distance EV travel more practical, while also expanding access near state borders and improving reliability along heavily traveled corridors.
The details
The funding comes through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program and was awarded to five companies: Electric Era, Energy Northwest, EV Gateway, EVgo, and Tesla. The projects will include construction, operation, and maintenance of the new charging stations.
- The projects are expected to be completed within the next 24 months.
- The announcement follows a federal court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for NEVI funding to resume after it was paused in 2025.
The players
Washington State Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for transportation infrastructure and planning in Washington.
Julie Meredith
The Secretary of Transportation for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
A federal program that provides funding to states to build out their electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Electric Era
One of the five companies awarded funding by WSDOT to construct and maintain the new EV charging stations.
Energy Northwest
One of the five companies awarded funding by WSDOT to construct and maintain the new EV charging stations.
What they’re saying
“The new stations will be built along Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 97, U.S. Highway 195, and U.S. Highway 395.”
— Julie Meredith, Secretary of Transportation
What’s next
The new charging stations are expected to be operational within the next 24 months, improving EV charging access and reliability along key highway corridors in Washington.
The takeaway
This investment in EV charging infrastructure is a significant step forward in making long-distance electric vehicle travel more feasible and accessible for drivers in Washington state, helping to support the transition to cleaner transportation options.
