Oregon DOT Awards Contracts for the Repair and Upgrade of EV Charging Stations
In line with Oregon’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded contracts for repair and upgraded public fast-charging EV stations in six locations around Portland and along U.S. 101, and Interstates 84 and 5.
Six Locations Costing $3.2 Million Have Been Selected
ODOT has selected six venues for upgrade and repair costing $3.2 million of $10 million in available grants from the federal Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program. Work is expected to begin before the end of 2025.
The station locations are:
- 1499 NE 15th St, Lincoln City: Eight DC fast charging ports (four funded by the grant program.)
- 1310 Locust St., Arlington: Eight DC fast charging ports (four funded by the grant program.)
- 1100 Airport Road, Salem: Four DC fast charging ports.
- 3640 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Portland: Four Level 2 charging ports.
- 400 4th St, Lake Oswego: Four DC fast charging ports.
- 3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland: Four DC fast charging ports.
Second Round of Grant Funding Next Year
ODOT says it will hold a second round of grant funding opportunities next year, pending approval by the Federal Highway Administration. Companies awarded projects must provide at least 20% matching funds to qualify for the program.
Government Identifies 135 Public EV Charging Stations in Oregon
The federal government has named 135 public EV charging stations across Oregon that qualify for funding. These stations each have at least one non-functioning Level 2 or a DC fast charging port.
ODOT says data shows it is on track to reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2050. To learn more, visit the Oregon transportation emissions website.
Visit a map of the eligible EV stations that may receive funding for repairs and upgrades. Some of the 135 identified stations may already have been repaired as the government chose them more than a year ago.
ODOT says the funding opportunity is voluntary because of the requirement that companies interested in the program must provide at least 20% matching finance and is unable to predict how many station owners or operators will apply.
Sources & References
- Oregon Department of Transportation press release
- Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program in Oregon – https://www.oregon.gov/odot/…
- Oregon Transportation Emissions – https://oregontransportationemissions.com/