Colorado awards over $23 million for 270 fast-charging ports at 35 sites
By Eve
The Colorado Energy Office and Colorado Department of Transportation have awarded more than $23 million in grants to install 270 fast-charging ports across 35 locations statewide, increasing the existing network by 16 per cent. The funding comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program and Colorado's Community Access Enterprise as part of the Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas initiative, with projects expected to complete within two years. The programme has now allocated nearly $71.8 million in total to support around 795 new fast-charging ports, prioritising disproportionately impacted areas.
Why it matters
The 16 per cent network expansion signals substantial near-term procurement opportunities for charge-point operators and equipment suppliers across 35 Colorado sites. NEVI-backed projects typically require compliance with federal standards, shaping technical specifications and vendor eligibility for the two-year build-out.
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- “Over $23 million in grant awards to go towards Colorado's electric vehicle fast-charging network”
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- 22 September 2026
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- 23 September 2026
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