NEVI Charging — Ohio Valley
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is funding 150 kW+ DC fast-charging sites every ~50 miles along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Below are the Ohio and Ohio Valley NEVI sites — online sites are pinned to the top, followed by sites in construction and announced awards. We re-check status weekly.
National EV Infrastructure Program
NEVI is a $5 billion federal program created by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It funds states to build a coast-to-coast network of public DC fast chargers along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors — primarily the Interstate system.
- Minimum 4 ports, each capable of 150 kW simultaneously
- Sites every ~50 miles, within 1 mile of an Interstate exit
- CCS required; many awarded sites are adding NACS / Tesla connectors
- 97% uptime requirement, open 24/7, payment without an app
DriveOhio's NEVI Rollout
Ohio's program is administered by DriveOhio and ODOT and was one of the first in the country to award NEVI contracts. Ohio received roughly $140M over five years to build out its Alternative Fuel Corridors.
- Round 1 (2023): 27 sites awarded along I-70, I-71, I-75, I-77, I-80, and I-90. First Ohio NEVI station opened in London (I-70) in late 2024.
- Round 2 (2024–25): Additional corridor and community sites awarded; construction underway through 2026.
- Federal pause (2025): FHWA paused new state plan approvals; Ohio's already-awarded sites continue to move forward.
- Hosts: Pilot/Flying J, TA/Petro, Sheetz, Love's, Francis Energy, and others across the state.
Ohio NEVI Sites
1 online·28 totalNEVI by State
Each surrounding state runs its own NEVI program through its DOT. Here's what's happening in the states bordering Ohio along the Ohio River corridor and the Appalachian gateway.
West Virginia
Round 1 awards under constructionWVDOT awarded its first NEVI sites in 2024 along I-64, I-70, I-77, I-79, and I-81. The state prioritized filling long corridor gaps between Charleston, Beckley, and the Eastern Panhandle. Most Round 1 sites are targeting energization through 2026.
West Virginia NEVI Sites
5 totalKentucky
Rounds 1 & 2 awarded; first sites energizingKYTC awarded Francis Energy and other operators across I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75, and the Mountain Parkway. Kentucky was among the first states to open a NEVI-funded site (London, KY on I-75 in 2024). Round 2 expanded coverage into Eastern Kentucky and the AA Highway.
Kentucky NEVI Sites
3 totalIndiana
Round 1 sites in construction; Round 2 solicitedINDOT awarded its first NEVI contracts in 2024 covering I-64, I-65, I-69, I-70, I-74, I-80/90 (Indiana Toll Road), and I-94. The Toll Road sites are being delivered in partnership with ITRCC plaza operators. Round 2 focuses on closing remaining corridor gaps.
Indiana NEVI Sites
2 totalPennsylvania
Rounds 1 & 2 awarded; multiple sites openPennDOT moved quickly with large awards to Pilot/GM, EVgo, Francis Energy, and others along the Turnpike, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-83, and I-90. Several Pennsylvania NEVI sites are already energized — making it one of the most-built-out NEVI networks in the country.