Maryland’s Department of the Environment (DoE) has awarded more than $5 million in new grant funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state, supporting both public and workplace installations. The latest round marks the final phase of funding from the $75.7 million settlement the state received from the Volkswagen diesel emissions case.
More than 130 organizations applied for the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) grants. Following a competitive review process, the DoE selected several key projects, including $1.2 million for fast chargers along major transport corridors in Western Maryland, $650,000 for chargers on the Eastern Shore, and $250,000 to install charging stations at nine public parking garages in Baltimore.
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Additional awards include $171,000 to WSSC Water for workplace chargers at 10 facilities and $27,500 to AstraZeneca to add EV chargers at its Frederick campus.
“These investments are about more than charging stations,” said Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain. “They’re about building confidence in Maryland’s clean energy future. Every charger we install brings us closer to our climate goals, supports our businesses, and improves air quality for our communities.”
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The EVSE program aims to increase the accessibility of charging infrastructure as Maryland advances toward its clean transportation and climate targets. The state has also published an interactive map showing the funded charger locations, reflecting a broader effort to build public confidence in EV adoption while improving regional connectivity across key travel corridors.
