Texas has inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station funded through the US National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Programme. Located in the city of Happy, the new site features four fast chargers, each with two connections, offering both CCS and NACS (J3400) charging options. The chargers can provide up to 180 kW per port, although currently, only one vehicle can use each station due to the limited parking space.
The NEVI programme, which supports up to 80% of eligible project costs, is designed to expand EV charging infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. To qualify for funding, stations must be non-proprietary, support open-access payment methods, and be publicly accessible or available to authorized commercial vehicle operators from multiple companies.
Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office, emphasized that the new station will enhance charging accessibility in rural areas, improve long-haul EV travel, and contribute to sustainable mobility. “This new NEVI station will help improve long-haul travel for EV drivers and riders,” he stated, congratulating Texas for advancing its EV network.
As the third-largest EV market in the United States, with around 230,000 electric cars registered by the end of 2023, Texas is continuing to invest in the expansion of its charging infrastructure. The NEVI-funded station in Happy is a step forward in ensuring reliable EV travel across key routes in the state.
Additionally, Delaware recently announced a $17.5 million NEVI funding award to develop an EV charging network along major routes and highways, further supporting the country’s EV infrastructure growth.
