Fast-Charging Site Opens in Frisco, First of Colorado’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

This fast-charging station includes 12 new ports available to EV drivers traveling across the state via the I-70 Mountain Corridor

Frisco - Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 - Governor Polis, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that the state's first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funded EV fast-charging site is now open in Frisco, CO. Located at the AC Hotel Frisco, Colorado, this is the first of at least 60 NEVI-funded sites expected to open in the state over the next two years.

"This is the first of many more convenient, fast EV charging sites coming online to Colorado's major driving routes and highways. This newest location will provide a great option for Summit County residents and visitors on I-70 heading to and from the slopes to stay charged and on the move," said Gov. Polis.

This charging site is located along the I-70 Mountain Corridor about 70 miles west of Denver, en route to several of Colorado's world class skiing and outdoor recreation areas. Multiple grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants surround the site, allowing EV drivers to stock up or grab a bite to eat while quickly and conveniently charging their cars.

"Demand for rapid and reliable charging in Summit County is high, as this is a key location for so many residents and visitors looking to access our beautiful mountains. It is fitting that this iconic Colorado area along the I-70 mountain corridor is the state's first NEVI project to begin service," said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew.

Through NEVI, which was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the state's Community Access Enterprise, Colorado has awarded more than $48 million to add 580 new fast-charging ports through the DCFC Plazas Grant program. NEVI-supported grant awards aim to fill charging gaps on Colorado's federally designated alternative fuel corridors.

"Driving an EV in Colorado keeps getting easier with more fast-chargers becoming available at convenient locations across the state," said CEO Executive Director Will Toor. "As these state and federally funded sites open, the charging landscape in Colorado will fill-in rapidly, making it even easier for more Coloradans in both rural and urban communities to switch to an EV. This will help us achieve our climate goals, and it will also improve air quality and save drivers money on fuel and maintenance costs."

Colorado leads the nation in EV adoption, with EVs making up 31.5% of new car sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 169,117 EVs on Colorado roads as of early January 2025. To ensure all Coloradans can easily travel in an EV, the State is committed to expanding convenient access to EV charging. A 2021 CEO-commissioned report suggests that at least 5,000 fast-chargers are necessary to meet the State's ambitious target of 940,000 light-duty EVs on Colorado roads by 2030. Colorado currently has more than 1,100 fast-charging ports, and between state, federal, local, and private investment, thousands more are expected before the end of the decade.

To support the expansion of Colorado's EV fast-charging network, CEO will continue offering funding through the DCFC Plazas grant program twice annually, with the next round of applications opening this spring.

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