Overview
What is the ZEV Infrastructure Plan?
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing Maryland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZEVIP) in accordance with Maryland Executive Order 01.01.2024.19. The ZEVIP will set forth a multi-agency strategy for the statewide deployment of publicly available charging infrastructure to support the growth of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) under the Climate Solutions Now Act and Maryland’s clean cars and trucks goals.
Why It Matters
The State of Maryland is a committed climate and clean transportation leader. Electrifying the transportation sector, which represents over one third of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the state, is a critical component in achieving state goals of net-zero GHG emissions by 2045 and registering 1.1 million light-duty ZEVs by 2030. The ZEVIP will:
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- Assess the changing ZEV landscape in the face of federal uncertainty
- Identify the projected need for publicly available ZEV infrastructure
- Recommend key actions to support deployment
How It Builds Upon Existing Work
Maryland’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan and Program are key aspects of the ZEVIP. However, the ZEVIP also builds upon NEVI by incorporating additional initiatives, such as discretionary grants, other state and local programs, and private investments, to plan for Maryland’s charging network beyond federal NEVI investments. This approach will help develop the state’s understanding of existing and potential opportunities to maximize ZEV infrastructure deployment across Maryland through public and private partners.
RECENT NEWS
NEVI Round 3 Request for Proposals (RFP)
Maryland EV Charging Suitability Tool
Maryland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Plan (ZEVIP)
The NEVI Plan and Program, are key aspects of Maryland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Planning (ZEVIP) initiative. The goal of ZEVIP is to look at Maryland’s ZEV infrastructure holistically. As illustrated in the graphic below, the ZEVIP effort builds upon NEVI by incorporating other initiatives, such as discretionary grants, other state programs, and private investments. This approach will help us develop an understanding of existing and potential opportunities to maximize ZEV infrastructure deployment across Maryland.
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The following is a text alternative for the ZEVIP funding organizational chart graphic above, provided for accessibility. It describes the five funding categories that inform the strategy detailed in the Maryland Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZEVIP).
- $63 million for Maryland investments
- First, invest along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs)
- Then invest in communities
- NEVI Plan and annual updates
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI)
- EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC-RAA)
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (CPRG): Clean Corridor Coalition
- Maryland Department of Energy (MDE)
- Volkswagen Settlement
- Maryland Energy Administration (MEA): Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program
- MEA Community EVSE Grant Program
- Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Site Hosts
- Network Companies
- Public Service Commission (PSC) Pilot Program / Utilities
What’s Next
MDOT anticipates publishing the ZEVIP in early 2026, with future updates to the plan as the industry matures, conditions change, and more information becomes available.
MILESTONES
A summary of milestones in developing Maryland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZEVIP), including activities for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan and Program.
March 2026
NEVI Round 3 Launched
- Request for Proposals (RFP) released on March 17, 2026
- View NEVI Round 3 Information
- View Round 3 Launch Press Release
November 2025
EV Charging Suitability Tool Released
- Public tool to to identify areas within Maryland best suited for charging infrastructure and support investment to close charging gaps
- View the EV Charging Suitability Tool
October 2025
NEVI Round 2 Conditional Awards Announced
- Conditional awards for 12 projects announced on October 28, 2025
- View the List of Round 2 Awards (PDF, 108 KB)
- View the Map of Round 2 Awards
September 2025
2025 NEVI Plan Update Submitted
- Submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on September 10, 2025
- Approved by FHWA on October 15, 2025
- View 2025 NEVI Plan Update (PDF, 7.8 MB)
April 2025
ZEVIP Survey Issued
- Survey to collect information on Marylanders’ preferences and needs for a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network
- Issued on April 25, 2025
- Closed on June 13, 2025
- Received over 1,400 responses
- View Survey Results (PDF, 757 KB)
December 2024
NEVI Round 2 Launched
- Request for Proposals (RFP) released on December 17, 2024
- View NEVI Round 2 Information
- View Round 2 Launch Press Release
September 2024
2024 NEVI Plan Update Submitted
- Submitted to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) on September 1, 2024
- Approved by FHWA on November 15, 2024
July 2024
NEVI Round 1 Conditional Awards Announced
- Conditional awards for 23 projects announced on July 10, 2024
- Final awards issued for 22 projects
- View the List of Round 1 Awards (PDF, 187 KB)
- View the Map of Round 1 Awards
June 2024
Informational NEVI Webinars Hosted
- MDOT hosted 3 informational public webinars
- Webinar #1 – June 11, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Webinar #2 – June 18, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Webinar #3 – June 20, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
April 2024
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Infrastructure Planning Survey Issued
- Survey to gather feedback from the public on electrifying the transportation sector and developing statewide EV infrastructure plans
- Issued on April 15, 2024
- Closed on May 15, 2024
- Received over 1,400 responses
January 2024
NEVI Round 1 Launched
- RFP released on January 16, 2024
- View NEVI Round 1 Information
- View Conditional Awards Press Release
July 2023
2023 NEVI Plan Update Submitted
- Submitted to FHWA on July 25, 2023
- Approved by FHWA on September 29, 2023
June 2023
EV Charger Siting Tool Released
- Public tool to inform potential applications to the NEVI Formula Program and other federal, state, and local funding programs
- October 2025 Update: Replaced by the EV Charging Suitability Tool
January 2023
2nd NEVI Request for Information (RFI) Issued
- RFI to solicit information on EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) end-to-end data collection and data reporting
- Issued on January 11, 2023
- Closed on February 13, 2023
- View RFI for NEVI Data Collection and Reporting
September 2022
1st NEVI RFI Issued
- RFI to solicit information for future RFP design
- Issued on September 27, 2022
- Closed on October 26, 2022
- View RFI for NEVI RFP Design
July 2022
Original NEVI Plan Submitted
- Submitted to FHWA on July 15, 2022
- Approved by FHWA on September 14, 2022
June 2022
Continued NEVI Stakeholder Engagement
- Public webinar #3 hosted on June 10, 2022, covering
- Public and Stakeholder Engagement
- Maryland Planning Toolkit
- Program Considerations
April 2022
Continued NEVI Stakeholder Engagement
- Public webinar #2 hosted on April 28, 2022, covering
- Initial Corridor Analysis
- Equity/Disadvantaged Communities
- Initial Considerations
March 2022
NEVI Stakeholder Engagement Kickoff
- Launched EV Plan website
- MetroQuest survey issued on March 24, 2022, to gather feedback from the public on initial NEVI vision and goals
- Public webinar #1 hosted on March 31, 2022, covering NEVI Program overview and draft priorities