Daily EV news · US · 28 September 2026
EV Charging
Springfield completes 40 Level 2 charging ports under federal CFI grant
The City of Springfield and City Water, Light and Power held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the installation of the final electric vehicle chargers funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program. The project has added 40 new Level 2 charging ports across Springfield, with the Illinois Finance Authority serving as administrators of the CFI Grant Program.
Why it matters
The completion demonstrates how federal CFI grant funding is being deployed at municipal level to expand public charging networks. For CPOs and contractors, it signals ongoing opportunities in mid sized cities leveraging federal infrastructure programmes to build out Level 2 networks.
US public EV charging network grew 6% in first half of 2026, DC fast ports up 9%
Public charging ports in the United States increased 6% from the end of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, with DC fast chargers rising 9% and Level 2 chargers up 3.2% quarter on quarter, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation's Get Connected report released on 23 September. DC fast charging ports now account for 29% of all public charging ports, up from 22% in 2021, as EV sales reached 7.9% of the US auto market in Q2 2026.
Why it matters
The 9% growth in DC fast chargers signals accelerating demand for high power infrastructure as EV adoption climbs, creating procurement opportunities for CPOs and site hosts. The shift in network composition towards fast charging reflects evolving driver expectations and may influence tender specifications and site selection strategies.
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EV market share rises in 47 US states during Q2 2026 as charging infrastructure expands
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation reports that electric vehicle market share increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in Q2 2026 compared with Q1, with only four states seeing declines. The analysis, covering all 50 states, notes 161 electric models are now available for sale in the US, while EV sales rebounded quarter over quarter but remain down year over year. Public EV charging infrastructure continued to expand during the quarter.
Why it matters
Widespread state level EV adoption growth signals sustained demand for charging infrastructure buildout across nearly the entire US market. The expanding model availability and infrastructure rollout create procurement opportunities for charge point operators targeting both new and underserved regions.