The Washington State Department of Transportation has opened the second round of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants. WSDOT intends to award up to $69 million in federal funding to install, operate and maintain DC fast charging along eligible corridors, for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
How Round 2 Works
| Item | Detail from WSDOT |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to $69 million |
| Proposal window | Any time through 20 October 2027 |
| Review | Monthly, for proposals received the previous month |
| Funds released from Round 1 sites | $10,882,916 |
| Informational webinar | Thursday 5 November, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Questions due | 6 November 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
The question deadline was extended from 30 October to allow for questions after the webinar.
Link to Round 1
WSDOT proposed Round 1 awards to five companies on 29 January 2026. For some sites, parties agreed to proceed; for others, they did not move forward and agreed to release funding, which now forms part of Round 2. WSDOT states that award amounts already announced for sites that proceed are not part of the Round 2 funding.
What It Means
Rolling submissions give developers time to plan. NEVI-funded sites are governed by federal minimum standards (23 CFR Part 680), which require CCS connectors on DC ports and at least 150 kW per port. For smaller fast sites outside that scope, the EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) is an option; our commercial charging solutions page covers site planning.
Related Reading
- EV Charging News: Texas Awards $226 Million for 321 NEVI Charging Stations
- EV Charging News: Oregon Opens $15.9 Million NEVI Round for at Least 20 Fast-Charging Stations
- EV Charging News: Minnesota’s $41.2 Million NEVI Round for Greater Minnesota Closes November 2
Key Takeaways
- WSDOT plans to award up to $69 million in NEVI Round 2.
- Proposals are accepted through 20 October 2027 and reviewed monthly.
- $10,882,916 from Round 1 sites that did not proceed is now in Round 2.
- Questions are due 6 November 2026.
