Maryland Department of Transportation to Expand Reliable EV Charging with Five New Fast-Charging Projects

Launched in March 2026, Round 3 will support projects in Prince George's, Frederick, Montgomery, Charles and Baltimore counties. Conditional awardees include Tesla, ElectraStop and Universal EV.

"These awards represent a major step forward to filling remaining EV charging gaps along Maryland's major travel corridors and making drivers feel at ease knowing there is a reliable charger in range," said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson. "This is also a full circle moment as my previous work included creating the federal program and, now serving as Secretary, I'm directing the program's implementation and seeing the impact it's having across Maryland."

The awards represent approximately $3.7 million in federal funding, supported by about $918,000 in private-sector matching funds. Under the NEVI Program, conditional awardees can request federal funds for up to 80% of eligible costs and are required to provide at least a 20% match.

When complete, the Round 3 projects will deliver 24 additional fast-charging ports for public use at gas stations and convenience stores, a hotel and a commercial plaza. Awardees will have two years to complete design and construction, and the stations are expected to open to the public by late 2028.

"When drivers know they can find reliable fast charging along Maryland's highways, they can travel with greater confidence," said State Highway Administrator Will Pines. "By expanding charging access along our main travel corridors, we are strengthening the transportation network, supporting cleaner travel choices, and helping ensure Maryland is ready for the future of mobility."

Since Maryland first launched its NEVI Program in 2024, 70 EV fast-charging ports are available to the public, with 104 additional ports from Rounds 1 and 2 on the way. Round 3 brings Maryland's total NEVI investments to $19.7 million.

As of July 31, Maryland has 158,734 registered electric vehicles. Future NEVI rounds are expected to focus on further increasing the availability of charging along travel corridors and in communities where drivers live, shop, work and play. Expanding Maryland's public charging network will not only support local and visiting drivers in Maryland but boost local economies as well.