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The global spread of electric vehicles (EVs) offers a promising solution to lowering carbon emissions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Successful integration of EVs heavily relies on the availability of charging infrastructure, a need addressed by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
The NEVI Program, enacted through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), provides $5 billion over five years (2022-2026) to help states build an interconnected national network of EV charging stations. A central focus of the NEVI program is the development of Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs), consisting of major interstates and highways, with the goal of providing reliable EV charging every 50 miles. States submit annual NEVI plans to the Joint Office of the FHWA and USDOT, detailing their progress and strategies for achieving "Corridor Ready" status for each identified AFC. Ultimately, states will be recognized as "Fully Built Out," meaning they have met federal standards for EV infrastructure along these critical routes. Each state has adopted a tailored approach to implementing its NEVI plan, reflecting its unique geography, economic priorities, and policy goals.
This whitepaper from Jacobs explores the lessons learned from the implementation of EV charging infrastructure through the NEVI program, focusing on the key stages: planning, procurement, contracting, design, construction, and and operations and maintenance (O&M). It draws on project experience and an industrysurvey of agencies involved in EV infrastructure deployment, providing insights into the challenges and best practices encountered. The findings aim to inform future projects and support the ongoing expansion of sustainable mobility initiatives.
About the authors
Jacobs Market Leader and Senior Project Manager Andrew (Andy) Wolpert has 24 years of engineering experience ranging from design-build delivery to sophisticated intelligent transportation solutions. Building off a national civil/transportation engineering background, Andy has successfully led multiple, multimillion-dollar technology projects designed to provide equitable, safe and reliable transportation that have advanced mobility at a national level. His leadership and communication skills enabled him to deliver complex projects that required extensive public outreach, managing stakeholder expectations and effective coordination with multiple government (federal, state and local) and private entities. Andy has led multi-disciplinary teams on fast-paced transportation projects, and has used innovation and communication to improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making and reduce costs.
Yerandy Pacheco is a transportation planner with an academic background in urban planning and studies from the University of Southern California. Yerandy has focused her career on creating and implementing forward-thinking transportation solutions to improve mobility, sustainability and accessibility in urban settings. Yerandy has worked on several projects across the United States that include BRT, light rail transit, multi-modal enhancements, active transportation and electrification.
Jacobs Performance Management & Policy Global Principal Candice De has worked with multiple U.S. state DOTs in roles that include project manager, design manager, roadway engineer and transportation planner. Within these roles, she’s gained significant knowledge in transportation planning, traffic engineering, travel demand forecasting, roadway design and public outreach efforts—successfully managing transportation projects from early planning stages to construction. Over her 17 years of experience, Candice has also worked with multiple states on their NEVI programs.
Natasha Walia is Jacobs' Regional Market Solutions Leader for Transport Planning, Advanced Mobility Systems and Decarbonization for the Americas - West. Natasha is dedicated to advancing opportunities within the transportation industry to leverage emerging technologies to create a safer, sustainable and equitable transportation network.
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