INDOT to host public meetings on program to expand state's EV charging network

WARSAW, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced it will host public information meetings, including one in Warsaw, to provide updates and gather feedback on Charging the Crossroads, INDOT’s plan to expand Indiana’s electric vehicle charging network.

The program is federally funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, created by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The goal is to deploy a national network of at least 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030.

You can watch a video overview of the Charging the Crossroads program here.

Organizers say attendees can expect to hear about the program's implementation and will be able to provide feedback on potential charging station locations and recommended equity and inclusion metrics.

INDOT will post an updated draft plan online for review by June 18, 2024.

A virtual public meeting will be made available at ChargingtheCrossroads.com soon.

On Tuesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw Student Lounge, located at 2545 Silveus Crossing in Warsaw.

On Tuesday, July 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Global Village Welcome Center Event Hall located at 4233 Lafayette Rd. in Indianapolis.

On Thursday, July 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Hingst Hall, located at 1815 E Morgan St. in Kokomo.

On Tuesday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be a meeting at the Vincennes University Green Activities Center, located at 120 W. Harrison St. in Vincennes.

The meetings will begin 30 minutes after doors open.

INDOT announced the first round of 39 awards in March 2024, through Charging the Crossroads after receiving over 100 applications in response to 2023's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

INDOT expects a second NOFO to be released later this year focused on addressing gaps in the state’s EV charging network.