Maryland Department of Transportation Invests Another $9.6 Million to Further Electric Vehicle Charging Availability

HANOVER, MD (October 28, 2025) - The Maryland Department of Transportation today announced $9.6 million in conditional awards to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. The second round of federal funding includes 12 conditional awards, which added to the 19 projects underway from the first round, brings the program's total to 166 fast-charging ports across the state.

"Maryland's growing EV charging network provides assurance to future and current EV owners that there are plenty of places to plug in along their trip," said Maryland Department of Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle. "These conditional awards ensure the state's charging network is up and ready to accommodate the rising number of EVs across Maryland."

In this latest round of funding, the Maryland Department of Transportation is partnering with Francis Energy, Universal EV and Drake Petroleum to deploy EV chargers at gas stations, lodging and a recreational center located conveniently within a one-mile drive from the state's major highways.

The awards, subject to final agreement with the Maryland Department of Transportation, will provide program funding for up to 80% of eligible costs to install, operate and maintain the new direct current fast chargers for five years. Recipients are also required to ensure the chargers are operational at least 97% of the time and will provide nearly $2.5 million in private matching funds. The Maryland Department of Transportation expects the selected sites to open to the public in Spring 2028.

The Maryland Department of Transportation intends to issue a third request for proposals early next year to finish deploying corridor charging under the program. Remaining program funds will be invested in charging infrastructure in communities where Marylanders live, work and play.

With nearly 148,000 registered EVs as of September 30, the state has seen growth of more than 16% in EV registrations since the beginning of this year. Meanwhile, publicly available chargers in the state have grown more than 19% since the start of 2025, providing a total of nearly 5,400 public charging ports.