The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on 28 October 2026 a $37 million investment in publicly accessible EV chargers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The money comes from the Community Charging phase of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and is meant to bring 515 new public charging ports online.
Key Figures from PennDOT
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Funding announced | $37 million |
| New public charging ports | 515 |
| Increase in regional chargers | 27% |
| Increase in Philadelphia | 53% |
| Community Charging total to date | Over $100 million |
| Earlier corridor investment | $58 million |
| Stations built with NEVI funds in the state | 54 |
| More stations in planning or construction | 34 |
PennDOT says Pennsylvania has built more than double the number of NEVI-funded stations of any other state. Awards are listed by county and include both DC fast charging ports at retail sites and Level 2 ports.
Types of Projects
The list mixes small municipal awards with larger fast-charging projects. For example, one township received $110,820 for four Level 2 ports at a park, and another received $97,600 for four Level 2 ports at a township building. Other awards cover on-street Level 2 ports and multi-port DC fast sites at shopping centres. Awards are funding decisions; the ports are not yet operating.
What It Means
The mix of on-street Level 2 and DC fast sites shows how public funding is spreading beyond highway corridors. Level 2 AC units such as our EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) suit municipal car parks and community buildings, while the EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) addresses smaller fast-charging sites. See our commercial charging solutions and the distributor program for project-based supply.
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Key Takeaways
- PennDOT announced $37 million for 515 new public ports in five southeastern counties.
- PennDOT expects a 27% regional rise in chargers and 53% in Philadelphia.
- Pennsylvania counts 54 NEVI-funded stations built and 34 more in progress.
- Awards are funding decisions, not operating chargers.
