The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is well underway with the advancement of the federally approved Georgia National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Deployment Plan, which has reached a significant milestone. Georgia DOT has conditionally awarded the following apparent successful proposers for the five (5) locations during Round 1 of Georgia NEVI deployment. These electric vehicle chargers will be deployed through a Public-Private-Partnership (P3) utilizing federal and private funding. Under the terms of a P3 agreement, each team listed below will design, install, finance, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations equipped with Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports for a minimum of five years in compliance with federal rules:
1. Tifton Location (PI. No. 0019828): EnviroSpark Networks, Inc. – Waffle House (706 7th Street West, Tifton, GA 31794)
2. Fort Valley Location (PI. No. 0019829): Francis Energy Charging, LLC – Wendy’s (318 GA-49, Byron, GA 31008)
3. Dublin Location (PI. No. 0019830): Silver Comet Energy, Inc. – RaceTrac Gas Station (2262 US-441, Dublin, GA 31021)
4. Metter Location (PI. No. 0019831): EnviroSpark Networks, Inc. – Shell Super Stop Gas Station (1205 S Lewis Street, Metter, GA 30439)
5. Brunswick Location (PI. No. 0019832): Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. – Love’s Travel Stop (2766 Hwy 17, Brunswick, GA 31523)
“Georgia DOT’s mission is to provide a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. “Georgia is a leader in E-Mobility with KIA in West Point producing the EV9, as well as the Hyundai KIA Genisis Meta plant and Rivian plant both that are under construction. Deploying these first 5 charger locations is a good start to ensure the fast charging infrastructure is in place as more and more electric vehicles are on the road. We look forward to the next round of…
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