The California Energy Commission has launched a new $28 million funding round under the Fast Charge California Project. The initiative provides incentives of up to $100,000 per charging port for DC fast chargers. Applications are open to businesses, non-profits, and public agencies until January 14, 2027.
To qualify for full reimbursement of installation costs, projects must be ready to build with all permits and utility designs finalized. Priority will be given to projects located in low-income, tribal, and disadvantaged communities. Funds will be distributed based on the order in which eligible applications are received.
A second application window is scheduled to open on February 24, 2027, and will run through May 2027. During this period, the maximum incentive per charging port will be reduced to $55,000. These efforts are part of the broader California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, which has supported over 10,000 installations since 2017.
California currently reports more than 2.2 million light-duty electric vehicles on its roads. This latest round follows a 2025 program that allocated $55 million for public DC fast chargers. Additionally, in August, the state approved $95.2 million in separate funding for clean transportation infrastructure, including support for heavy-duty vehicles.
