PennDOT Expands EV Charging Network with Three New Stations
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is expanding the state’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with the opening of three new charging stations. These stations, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, are strategically located in Susquehanna, Franklin, and Cumberland counties, bringing the state’s total to eight NEVI-funded sites.
The new stations are located at:
- The Flying J Travel Center in New Milford, Susquehanna County.
- Chambersburg Square shopping center along Walker Road in Franklin County.
- Sheetz along I-81 (Exit 44) in Carlisle, Cumberland County.
These locations are designed to make green transportation more accessible across Pennsylvania.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll highlighted the significance of these developments. “These federally funded chargers are a core component in the future of EV transportation in Pennsylvania,” he explained. “They play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to create jobs and improve our transportation system using federal funds efficiently.”
The New Milford station represents an investment of $852,379 and features charging stalls capable of delivering up to 350 kW of power. Amenities include 24/7 access to restrooms, Wi-Fi, and food and beverage options. The Chambersburg and Carlisle stations, with investments of $793,457 and $738,937 respectively, offer up to 400 kW of power per port. These locations provide access to local shopping, dining, and other convenient services.
David Jankowsky, Founder and CEO at Francis Energy, which helped in the installations, expressed his excitement about the new stations: “This infrastructure will serve as an economic development tool for the Chambersburg and Carlisle communities by driving traffic to local businesses. We are grateful for our partnership with PennDOT and look forward to further investments in Pennsylvania.”
The NEVI program is part of a larger federal initiative to create a national network of EV charging facilities along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). The primary goal is to ensure that charging stations are no more than 50 miles apart and within one mile of an AFC exit.
NEVI-funded stations in Pennsylvania have already facilitated over 9,500 charging sessions, supporting over 1.1 million miles of travel and significantly cutting CO2 emissions.
PennDOT is committed to sustainable infrastructure and has detailed future funding rounds and maintains a comprehensive list of NEVI awards on its website. Additional details on national EV infrastructure and financial opportunities can be found on the NEVI Program Dashboard and PennDOT’s IIJA page for federal grant opportunities.
