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The Biden administration has committed $623 million in grants to support 47 projects focused on electric vehicle (EV) charging and other alternative fueling infrastructure.

This funding aims to establish approximately 7,500 new EV chargers across 22 states and Puerto Rico, enhancing the national EV charging network.

The grants are part of a more extensive $2.5 billion program for EV charging infrastructure included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The allocation is split between 36 “community” projects, which will develop charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure in both urban and rural areas, and 11 “corridor” projects situated along critical roadways.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the dual benefits of this initiative, stating, “This funding will help ensure that EV chargers are accessible, reliable, and convenient for American drivers, while creating jobs in charger manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for American workers.”

While the primary focus of the funded projects is on EV chargers, including initiatives in California, Maryland, and Arizona, the grants will also support other types of alternative fueling stations. For example, Texas is set to receive a $70 million investment for a hydrogen fueling station dedicated to medium- and heavy-duty trucks.