Zero-emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships grant
Forecasted
Zero-emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships grant supports public and nonprofit partners in building or upgrading EV fast-charging stations to close gaps along Washington state routes.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $22.5 million in the 2025–2027 solicitation; reimbursement caps of $176,000 per DCFC port and $12,000 per Level 2 port
Summary: Funds new or upgraded public electric vehicle fast-charging stations along Washington state routes to fill highway corridor charging gaps.
Key Information: Eligible public and nonprofit applicants must partner with an organization gaining indirect value from the project; private businesses cannot apply directly.
Description
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Zero-emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships program (ZEVIP) supports public charging and refueling infrastructure along priority corridors. Administered by WSDOT’s Office of Innovative Partnerships, it combines public funding with private-sector participation to support interurban, interstate, and interregional travel. Washington’s Climate Commitment Act funds the program to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health.
The 2025–2027 solicitation focuses on new or upgraded light-duty electric vehicle direct-current fast charging stations along state routes. Hydrogen refueling is handled through a separate solicitation. The program seeks to fill charging gaps, supporting a network with stations approximately every 50 miles. Selection considers project readiness, nearby amenities, overburdened communities, tribal benefits, and geographic coverage.
