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California offers up to $100,000 per port for EV fast chargers

California is putting at least $28 million toward public electric vehicle fast chargers through the Fast Charge California Project. Administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy and funded by the California Energy Commission via the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, the program covers up to 100 percent of eligible installation expenses. Businesses, property owners, nonprofits, and public agencies can apply for awards of up to $100,000 per port. Applications opened on October 7, 2026, and remain available until January 14, 2027.

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  • ✓ California opened applications for at least $28 million in electric vehicle fast charger incentives on October 7, 2026.
  • ✓ The Fast Charge California Project covers up to 100 percent of eligible installation costs, with grants reaching up to $100,000 per port.
  • ✓ The funding program is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, funded by the California Energy Commission and administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy.
  • ✓ Applications for the current window close on January 14, 2027, and prioritize disadvantaged communities.
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What changed

Applications for the Fast Charge California Project officially opened on October 7, 2026, launching a new funding window that runs through January 14, 2027.

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  1. California Launches $28M Initiative for Public EV Fast Chargers

    California is putting at least $28 million toward public electric vehicle fast chargers through the Fast Charge California Project. Administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy and funded by the California Energy Commission via the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, the program covers up to 100 percent of eligible installation expenses. Businesses, property owners, nonprofits, and public agencies can apply for awards of up to $100,000 per port. Applications opened on October 7, 2026, and remain available until January 14, 2027.

    Why it matters

    The state recently enacted laws to streamline electric vehicle charging projects, promote electric trucking, and offer purchase subsidies. This particular funding window specifically prioritizes disadvantaged communities to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible. The initiative offers the highest tier of funding for fast-charging ports capable of delivering 275 kilowatts or more.

    What is confirmed

    • California opened applications for at least $28 million in electric vehicle fast charger incentives on October 7, 2026.
    • The Fast Charge California Project covers up to 100 percent of eligible installation costs, with grants reaching up to $100,000 per port.
    • The funding program is part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, funded by the California Energy Commission and administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy.
    • Applications for the current window close on January 14, 2027, and prioritize disadvantaged communities.

    What to watch next

    • The close of the application window on January 14, 2027
    • State announcements regarding project approvals under California's EV Charging Streamlining Law (AB 1236)
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. Electrek — California offers up to $100,000 per port for EV fast chargers
    2. JDSupra — Team Secures Approval under California's EV Charging Streamlining Law (AB 1236)
    3. Charged EVs — California enacts laws to streamline EV charging projects, offer EV purchase subsidies and promote electric trucking
    4. electrek.co — California offers up to $100,000 per port for EV fast chargers | Electrek
    5. flipboard.com — E-bikes are causing a surprising new problem in Europe
    6. www.yahoo.com — California Is Paying Up To $100,000 For A Single Public EV Charging Port
    7. flipboard.com — California offers up to $100,000 per port for EV fast chargers
    8. www.energy.ca.gov — California Opens $28M in Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Incentives
    9. www.einpresswire.com — California Opens $28M in Electric Vehicle Fast Charger Incentives
    10. calevip.org — Fast Charge California Project Window 2 | CALeVIP
    11. www.evbytes.net — California Offers up to $100,000 per Port for EV Fast Chargers
    12. evdigest.org — California Offers Up to $100,000 Per Port for New Public DC ...
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