California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
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Purpose:
The purpose of this solicitation is to repair, replace, and install at least 1,302 charging ports across the State. Funds available for this solicitation are only for ports listed on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Final List and Final List Addendum of Non-Operational Chargers.
Description:
EVC RAA is an initiative to repair or replace non-operational EV chargers to improve the reliability of existing EV charging infrastructure. By addressing reliability and accessibility challenges, the EVC RAA Program aims to spur wider adoption of EVs.
In January 2024, the FHWA awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) $63.7 million in one-time funding through EVC RAA. The CEC is partnering with Caltrans to implement and administer California’s EVC RAA program. In total, the CEC estimates a minimum of 1,302 ports will be repaired, replaced, or added to meet the federal NEVI standards across California through this solicitation.