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Aug. 27, 2024

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MnDOT hosts electric vehicle charger grant information sessions, including Sept. 5 in St. Paul

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting information sessions to discuss opportunities to install electric vehicle charging stations at locations near Interstate 90. One of the meetings will be held Sept. 5 in St. Paul.

This new grant is part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, and will reimburse up to 90% of project costs. MnDOT anticipates this grant round will open in fall 2024. The information session will include a short presentation, and time for questions, answers and networking with others interested in the electric vehicle industry.

What you'll learn at these sessions

  • How your business can benefit from offering electric vehicle charging
  • What the process is to apply for NEVI grant funds
  • Requirements and expectations of the program
  • How you can partner with other knowledgeable providers to be successful

Where and when the sessions are offered

Sept. 5  – St. Paul

2-4 p.m.
American Lung Association, 490 Concordia Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103
Register for the in-person session.

Sept. 9  – Online

10 a.m. - noon
Link sent via registration or found at mndot.gov/nevi.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Register for the online session.

About the NEVI program

The purpose of this program is to build a convenient, affordable, reliable and equitable fast charging network for electric vehicles across the United States. Over five years, Minnesota expects to receive and invest $68 million. We are building out our state’s alternative fuel corridors with the help of private businesses.

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