hio plans to funnel $16 million of federal taxpayer money to build a second round of electric vehicle charging stations along the interstates, state routes and U.S. routes.
The plan is to team with private companies to install 22 new charging stations through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Ohio was the first state to activate one of the program’s charging stations.
“As more electric cars and trucks make their way to Ohio roadways, we’re continuing to build the infrastructure needed to enable easy and convenient travel,” Gov. Mike DeWine said.
The new round of funding will support charging stations on Interstates 270, 275, 675, 680, 71, 76, 44, State Route 16, and U.S. Routes 30 and 33.
The $16 million in federal money requires a $4 million match from private companies picked to install and operate the new stations. Those companies include Electric Era, Francis Energy Charging, Jule, Love’s Travel Stops, Meijer, Red E Charging, Sheetz, EVgo and United Dairy Farmers.
The new charges are expected at existing shopping centers, grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels and a bowling alley.