ODOT Announces 64 New EV Charging Station Locations Across Ohio, $51 Million Investment Planned
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced 64 new locations across the state where electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed as part of the latest phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
ODOT officials say the agency will award approximately $51 million in funding to selected developers to build and operate fast-charging stations at businesses statewide. The investment will be paired with more than $26 million in private funding, bringing the total project investment to over $77 million.
Developers selected for the project include major national and regional companies such as Aldi, BP Products North America, Love’s Travel Stops, Sheetz, Tesla, and United Dairy Farmers, among others. Many of the charging stations will be installed at existing travel centers, grocery stores, retail hubs, and convenience stores.
“Every dollar invested in Ohio strengthens economic opportunity, from construction to long-term operation,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. “Backed by Ohio’s strong automotive and manufacturing sector, these projects position our communities to compete and grow for decades to come while expanding transportation options for Ohioans.”
Each site will feature at least four fast-charging ports capable of delivering 150 kilowatts of power. Locations will also provide access to amenities such as restrooms and food options for travelers.
Construction on the new stations is expected to begin early next year, with many sites projected to be operational by the end of 2027.
Ohio has been a national leader in EV infrastructure rollout. The state was the first in the country to announce NEVI-funded charging locations and begin construction. In late 2023, Ohio also unveiled the nation’s first NEVI-funded charging station.
Currently, 19 NEVI stations are operational statewide, with an additional 12 sites scheduled for construction later this year.
State officials also highlighted a key milestone reached last fall when the Federal Highway Administration certified Ohio’s “fully built out” status along designated alternative fuel corridors. This designation ensures reliable charging access for drivers traveling across the state and allows Ohio greater flexibility to expand future charging locations beyond those corridors.
Electric vehicle adoption in Ohio continues to grow. According to state data, there are now more than 126,000 registered EVs, and in September 2025, EVs accounted for 5 percent of all new vehicle registrations for the first time.
The expansion of charging infrastructure is expected to support continued growth in EV use while improving accessibility and convenience for drivers throughout Ohio.
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