Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced $23.3 million has been awarded to 53 projects throughout Wisconsin to support construction of fast charging electrical stations.
Locations include 12 sites in Northeastern Wisconsin.
The projects are being funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program and are part of the more than $78 million the state is expected to receive over the next five years.
This comes as, in March, Gov. Evers signed historic legislation, Senate Bill 791 and Senate Bill 792, now 2023 Wisconsin Acts 121 and 122, respectively, enabling WisDOT to receive and administer the more than $78 million in federal NEVI funds available to Wisconsin to bolster the state’s EV infrastructure.
The charging stations will be built along Wisconsin’s Alternative Fuel Corridor, reaching all corners of the state, to support the more than 23,000 EVs registered in the state, as well as travelers and visitors.
“EVs are a part of the future of transportation, so we are prioritizing resources to make this sustainable option more accessible in our state,” said WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson. “This is a robust plan that will support people no matter where they live or travel in Wisconsin. We’re looking forward to a time when EV drivers don’t have to worry about where to find their next charge.”
WisDOT received more than 260 applications during the first round for the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
The total cost for the 53 awarded projects is estimated at $33.8 million, including the $23.3 million in federal funds and $10.5 million in private financing. The program requires applicants to provide at least a 20 percent match to federal funds.
The selected applicants include fuel retailers, hotels, and restaurants. Two Tribal Nations will receive more than $800,000 in funding and 13 selected sites will be installed in disadvantaged communities. Wisconsin is the first state to award NEVI funds to a Tribal Nation. WisDOT anticipates construction may begin at some locations as early as late summer.
Northeastern Wisconsin recipients are listed below.
Business name, Address, City, Federal Share, Match Share
Kwik Trip #1176, 168 N. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, $542,324, $135,581
Kwik Trip #457, 2400 S. Washburn St., Oshkosh, $328,678, $184,881
BP, 1126 Main St., Neenah, $422,280, $189,720
Oneida Casino, 2522 W. Mason St., Green Bay, $405,892, $101473
Sleep Inn & Suites, 3912 Motel Road, Sheboygan, $465,212, $209,008
Shell, 1701 S. 41st St., Manitowoc, $530,928, $238,532
Festival Foods, 2534 Steffens Court, Green Bay, $505,142, $134,278
Kwik Trip #1101, 212 S US Highway 141, Crivitz, $380,034, $133,525
Exxon, 530 State Hwy 180, Wausaukee, $527,697, $237,081
Kwik Trip #57, 2103 Hall Ave., Marinette, $303,000, $210,559
Kwik Trip #621, 102 Express Way, Bonduel, $326,438, $183,621
Kwik Trip #700, 1871 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, $326,438, $183,621
