96 New Fast EV Chargers Planned For Washington State - CleanTechnica

Washington State plans to install 96 new fast electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across 14 locations along Interstate 90 and US routes 97, 195, and 395 within approximately two years. This initiative, funded by about $12 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, aims to fill critical gaps in the state's highway EV charging network, covering 528 miles of highway to facilitate long-distance EV travel. Key recipients of the funding include Electric Era, receiving around $4.2 million, and EVgo, with $650,531 allocated. The project faced challenges when the Trump administration attempted to freeze federal EV infrastructure funds, including $71 million earmarked for Washington. However, a January ruling by US District Court Judge Tana Lin unblocked the funding, allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation to proceed with the grant awards. The effort underscores that relatively modest infrastructure investments—such as 96 fast chargers—can significantly enhance EV accessibility over extensive highway distances, improving convenience for drivers across