The California Energy Commission has launched the Fast Charge California Project, allocating at least $28 million to expand public EV charging infrastructure. The program, managed by the Center for Sustainable Energy, provides incentives of up to $100,000 per charging port to cover installation, planning, and equipment costs.
Funding levels are determined by power output: ports delivering 150 kW to 275 kW are eligible for up to $55,000, while those providing at least 275 kW qualify for up to $100,000. These grants can cover up to 100% of approved project costs, provided the site is ready for immediate construction with permits and utility designs already in place.
Applications for the current round are open until January 14, 2027, with priority given to projects in low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities. A second application window is scheduled from February 24 to May 27, 2027, offering incentives of up to $55,000 per port. Sites such as hotels and business districts are excluded from this round.
The initiative follows a spring 2026 allocation of $56.9 million, which supported over 1,266 fast-charging ports across 58 counties. Since its inception in 2017, the CALeVIP program has facilitated the installation of 10,200 chargers. Funding is sourced from the Clean Transportation Program and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
