Technical Assistance and Resources for States

The Joint Office has electric transportation experts available to help answer questions on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure, including EV charging. The Joint Office is tasked with helping to ensure that individual efforts in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, and other related grant programs contribute toward a convenient, reliable, and affordable national EV charging network.

EV charging projects developed under the NEVI Formula Program and CFI Discretionary Grant Program must comply with the:

• Minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects
• Build America, Buy America implementation plan for EV charging equipment.
• NEVI Formula Program Interim Final Guidance, updated 8/11/2025

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the NEVI Formula Program. The program provides funding to states to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, convenience, and reliability.

Under this program, each state is required to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan that describes how the state intends to use its apportioned NEVI Formula Program funds in accordance with federal guidance. Below are resources dedicated to plan development and implementation.

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program

The CFI Discretionary Grant Program from the Federal Highway Administration provides funding to strategically deploy public EV charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas refueling infrastructure. Created by IIJA, the CFI Program provides two funding categories of grants:

• Community Charging and Alternative Fueling Grants (Community Program)
• Charging and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program)

Another resource to guide the buildout of alternative fueling infrastructure is the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) CFI Emissions Tool. This resource can assess estimated emissions reductions from EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated AFCs.

Data and Tools for States

As part of a suite of technical assistance resources, the Joint Office connects states with critical data and tools. These tools can help with understanding where EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure is installed and where existing AFCs are designated.

Contact the Joint Office for technical assistance on EV chargers and alternative fueling infrastructure.

Visit the Alternative Fuels Data Center to access resources and connect with seasoned experts who will help you find answers to technical questions about alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and alternative fueling infrastructure.

EV Program Development Tools

These resources can help states with developing an EV charging program.

• Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook: Interactive resources to help communities and other stakeholders plan and build infrastructure to support a modern transportation system
• EV Charging Community Readiness: Summary of resources, tools, and publications designed to help communities prepare and plan for the expansion of EVs and charging infrastructure
• Planning and Zoning Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charger Deployment: Rocky Mountain Institute, along with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council and the Sustainable Energy Action Committee, published a guidance document to support local code officials with planning and zoning for EV charger deployment
• EV States Clearinghouse: Repository for state EV program documents, current state-level EV roadmaps, and other resources to support EV infrastructure program development