EVITP Policy and Funding 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $5 billion specifically for EV charging along highway corridors?
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program (Correct answer)
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program
- Federal Highway Administration EV Pilot Program
- Clean Energy Tax Credit Initiative
Correct answer: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
The NEVI Formula Program allocates $5 billion over five years to states for EV charging deployment along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Question 2: Under NEVI program rules, charging stations must be located no more than how many miles apart along designated corridors?
- 25 miles
- 50 miles (Correct answer)
- 75 miles
- 100 miles
Correct answer: 50 miles
NEVI requires EV charging stations to be spaced no more than 50 miles apart along Alternative Fuel Corridors to ensure continuous coverage.
Question 3: What minimum power output per port is required for NEVI-funded DC fast chargers?
- 25 kW
- 50 kW
- 150 kW (Correct answer)
- 350 kW
Correct answer: 150 kW
NEVI standards require each DCFC port to provide a minimum of 150 kW of power output to qualify for federal funding.
Question 4: Which entity is responsible for developing and maintaining state EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans under NEVI?
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Each state's DOT in coordination with the governor's office (Correct answer)
- The Department of Energy (DOE)
- Regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Correct answer: Each state's DOT in coordination with the governor's office
Each state DOT, working with the governor's designated office, must develop and submit an EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan to FHWA for NEVI funding.
Question 5: What is the federal cost-share requirement under the NEVI Formula Program — what percentage must come from non-federal sources?
- 10%
- 20% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- 50%
Correct answer: 20%
NEVI requires a minimum 20% non-federal match, meaning the federal government covers up to 80% of eligible project costs.
Question 6: The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program targets which types of locations primarily?
- Only interstate highway rest stops
- Rural areas and low-income or disadvantaged communities (Correct answer)
- Urban centers with existing charging infrastructure
- Federal government facilities and military bases
Correct answer: Rural areas and low-income or disadvantaged communities
The CFI program prioritizes community-level charging in rural areas and underserved communities to expand equitable EV access beyond corridors.
Question 7: Which federal tax credit allows businesses to claim up to 30% of the cost of EV charging equipment, capped at $100,000 per item?
- Section 48C Advanced Energy Project Credit
- Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Correct answer)
- Section 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit
- Section 25E Used Clean Vehicle Credit
Correct answer: Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
The Section 30C tax credit (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit) covers up to 30% of EVSE installation costs for businesses, capped per item.
EVITP Policy and Funding 2
Which federal program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $5 billion specifically for EV charging along highway corridors?