On January 13, the Department of Transportation announced the opening of eight new federally-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pennsylvania built using funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
The new stations bring Pennsylvania’s total EV stations opened under the program to 28, opening 22 charging stations in 2025 through $13 million in federal investment.
Since the first Pennsylvania NEVI station opened in December 2023, NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania have supported over 53,000 charging sessions, over 6.4 million estimated miles driven, and …
On January 13, the Department of Transportation announced the opening of eight new federally-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pennsylvania built using funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
The new stations bring Pennsylvania’s total EV stations opened under the program to 28, opening 22 charging stations in 2025 through $13 million in federal investment.
Since the first Pennsylvania NEVI station opened in December 2023, NEVI-funded charging stations in Pennsylvania have supported over 53,000 charging sessions, over 6.4 million estimated miles driven, and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 1,300 metric tons.
"The Shapiro Administration made reliable and accessible clean transportation a priority for Pennsylvania," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “We’re expecting an influx of visitors to the Commonwealth this year, and we’re providing the infrastructure to make green travel accessible for everyone.”
New stations since October 2025 include:
– Francis Energy – Breezewood: Located at Pizza Hut along I-70 (Exit 147)
– Tesla – Shrewsbury: Located at Shrewsbury Commons along I-83 (Exit 4)
– Francis Energy – Mercer: Located at Shell along I-80 (Exit 15)
– Francis Energy – Newburg: Located at McKinney Station Restaurant and Ice Cream along I-76 (Exit 201)
– Tesla – Somerset: Located at Wendy’s along I-76 (Exit 110)
– Applegreen Electric – Newburg: Located at Blue Mountain Service Plaza along I-76 (Mile Marker 202)
– Sheetz – Sewickley: Located at Sheetz along I-79 (Exit 68)
– Applegreen Electric – Hunker: Located at New Stanton Service Plaza along I-76 (Mile Marker 77)
Next Funding Round
Additionally, PennDOT is powering forward with more investments through the NEVI program, beginning with the Corridor Connections Funding Opportunity, which was released on October 7, 2025.
This funding round focuses on implementing EV charging stations along major roadways to strengthen long-distance travel beyond the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.
Projects funded from the Corridor Connections program will improve range confidence for drivers who are considering travel with an EV across and throughout the Commonwealth.
PennDOT is accepting proposals until January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Please visit the PennDOT website for more information including a map of eligible locations, webinar recording, and additional resources.
PennDOT plans to invest most of its remaining NEVI funds in upcoming Community Charging Funding Opportunities throughout 2026.
These funding rounds will be regional and all publicly available locations within the region will be eligible to pursue funds.
Check the Community Charging Funding Rounds webpagefor updates or contact ra-pdevcorridors@pa.gov to be added to PennDOT’s NEVI email distribution list for updates.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is currently withholding Congressionally-apportioned funding that would have supported EV construction in Pennsylvania and created new, good-paying jobs.
That is why Governor Josh Shapiro sued the Trump Administration once again for breaking the law and taking dollars out of the Commonwealth.
The Governor also sued the Trump Administration alongside 15 other states over the summer, in a lawsuit which reinstated the NEVI program and helped ensure projects like the one being announced today to continue throughout Pennsylvania.
Click Here for the PennDOT announcement.
Find EV Charging Stations
Use www.511PA.com or the 511PA app to find available EV charging stations. Go to the map and then find Services and choose the EV Charging Station option.
Resource Link:
– Center For Rural Pennsylvania: Number Of Electric Vehicles, EV Charging Stations Per County ]
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