The first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub funded by the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program in the Eastern United States is now operational in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Located at 59 North Main Street in South Deerfield, the hub features four DC fast chargers and four Level 2 chargers, marking a significant step in expanding EV infrastructure in rural regions.
Funded with $2.46 million from the CFI program, the hub is strategically positioned near Interstate 91, serving drivers traveling between Connecticut and the Canadian border. In addition to serving local residents and visitors, the station supports municipal EVs and commercial vehicles, including those in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors.
Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, highlighted the importance of such hubs in offering more sustainable transportation options: “Multi-modal charging hubs in communities are key to giving more people the choice to ride and drive electric.”
The project also incorporates environmental features to address climate change impacts, including permeable asphalt, rain gardens, and native plantings. This infrastructure aims to mitigate flooding effects from nearby rivers while adding green space to the town. The CFI program continues to drive nationwide EV infrastructure expansion with over $1 billion allocated to nearly 100 projects across the U.S.
