Colorado is filling the remaining gaps in its fast-charging map. On September 22, 2026, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced $23.2 million in grants through the Direct Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas initiative. The awards will fund 270 new fast-charging ports at 35 locations and increase the state’s existing network of more than 1,680 fast-charging ports by 16%.
Key Takeaways
- Colorado awarded $23.2 million on September 22, 2026.
- The grants fund 270 fast-charging ports at 35 sites.
- The state network of 1,680+ ports grows by about 16%.
- Funding combines NEVI and the state Community Access Enterprise.
Key Figures
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total awards | $23.2 million |
| New fast-charging ports | 270 |
| Sites | 35 |
| Existing state network | More than 1,680 fast-charging ports |
| Network growth | About 16% |
| Funding sources | Federal NEVI program and Colorado’s Community Access Enterprise |
Background
The DCFC Plazas initiative combines federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds with state money from the Community Access Enterprise. Governor Jared Polis said the new ports will reach communities from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains, supporting statewide EV travel.
What It Means
State-led awards like these create work for installers, electrical contractors and equipment suppliers across rural and urban Colorado. Site hosts outside the funded list can still add value with Level 2 charging for local drivers and visitors. Products such as our EV-ACT5006T 48A Level 2 wall charger (ETL/FCC/CE) suit retail and hospitality sites, while the EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) is an option where a compact fast charger fits the budget. See our commercial charging solutions.
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