Pennsylvania has awarded $37 million to build 515 public EV charging ports in the southeastern part of the state. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the awards on October 28, 2026, under the Community Charging phase of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. PennDOT says the awards will raise the number of chargers in the region by 27%, and in Philadelphia by 53%.
Key Figures
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Funding in this round | $37 million (federal NEVI) |
| New public ports | 515 |
| Counties | Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia |
| Charger growth | +27% in the region, +53% in Philadelphia |
| Total Community Charging funding | Over $100 million statewide |
| NEVI stations already open | 54, with 34 more in planning or construction |
What the Awards Fund
The award list mixes two very different types of site. Many grants pay for four to sixteen DC fast charging ports at shopping centers, convenience stores and parking lots. Others fund Level 2 ports, including large on-street programs: one Philadelphia award covers 157 on-street Level 2 ports across 13 neighborhoods, and several townships received funding for four Level 2 ports at parks or municipal buildings. Apartment buildings and a university campus are also on the list.
PennDOT says Community Charging money is split into four regions: Southeastern, Eastern, Central and Western. Local transportation planning agencies set priority areas, and funding rounds remain open in the other three regions. Since the state’s first NEVI station opened in December 2023, NEVI-funded stations have supported more than 183,000 charging sessions, according to PennDOT.
What It Means
The Pennsylvania list shows where federal money is now going: not only to highway fast chargers, but to neighborhood Level 2 posts, apartment parking and retail fast charging. Each site type needs different hardware. On-street and multifamily projects need durable, networked Level 2 units, while retail sites often pair a few DC ports with Level 2 for longer stays. Our EV-ACT5006T 48A Level 2 wall charger (ETL/FCC/CE) suits Level 2 parking, and the EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger (about 20–30 kW, OCPP 1.6J) fits smaller fast-charging sites. See our commercial charging solutions for project planning.
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Key Takeaways
- PennDOT awarded $37 million in federal NEVI funds for 515 public charging ports in five southeastern counties.
- The awards should raise charger numbers by 27% in the region and 53% in Philadelphia.
- Projects range from 157 on-street Level 2 ports to small DC fast sites at shopping centers.
- Community Charging rounds remain open in Pennsylvania’s Western, Central and Eastern regions.
