As Pennsylvania continues expanding access to fast, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging, now is the time for communities and organizations to join this growing network. Recent National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) investments are strengthening long‑distance travel while creating new opportunities to connect highway charging with local, community‑based infrastructure.

This latest funding builds on Pennsylvania’s broader $54 million commitment to EV infrastructure, which has already positioned the Commonwealth as a national leader in NEVI-funded charging deployment. With dozens of stations open or under development and tens of thousands of charging sessions already completed, PennDOT is now expanding EV charging beyond major highways and into the communities where Pennsylvanians live, work, and gather.

That's where Community Charging comes in. If you operate a public‑facing location—such as a municipal building, local business, nonprofit facility, or community center—you may be eligible to host an EV charging station. Community Charging grants are designed to bring reliable charging directly into neighborhoods, downtowns, and business districts, helping residents and visitors alike confidently make the switch to electric transportation.

Interested partners are encouraged to review the available resources, complete the brief interest survey, and explore upcoming Community Charging funding rounds as they roll out region by region on PennDOT's Community Charging Funding Rounds website. By getting involved now, communities can play an active role in shaping a cleaner, more convenient transportation future for Pennsylvania—one charger at a time.