OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation announced $12.16 million in federal funding awards to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the state.
Five companies have been selected to build 14 new charging stations along key highways, including Interstate 90, US 97, US 195 and US 395.
These stations will be strategically placed in locations such as Cle Elum, Ellensburg, George, Issaquah and Moses Lake.
Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith highlighted the importance of these projects, saying they address critical gaps in the state’s EV charging network.
“These projects fill key gaps in the state’s highway EV charging network and will make electric vehicle travel even more convenient,” said Meredith.
The funding, part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, aims to meet the demand for fast charging and expand EV accessibility near state borders.
The NEVI Program funding is expected to meet EV drivers’ demand for convenient and affordable fast charging services.
The NEVI grant awards had been paused in 2025 due to a federal dispute but were reinstated following a court ruling in favor of several states, including Washington.
The selected companies, Electric Era, Energy Northwest, EV Gateway, EVgo and Tesla, are expected to complete the construction of these stations within the next 24 months.
