On July 11, 2023, Tritium DCFC Limited, a company that provides direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), announced that it was selected to provide all fast chargers for Hawai’i’s first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program funding.[1] The $5 billion federal NEVI Formula program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in 2021 and aims to develop a national EV charging network. Through the program, Hawai’i has access to $2.6 million of NEVI funding in FY2022. Using the initial round of NEVI funding, Hawai’i is procuring eight Tritium NEVI systems, totaling 32 PKM150 (150kW) chargers and 16 power units. According to Tritium, it is the first manufacturer selected to deliver NEVI-funded chargers. During the initial NEVI program phase, the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will install charging facilities along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC).

“Hawai’i is recognized nationwide and around the world for its commitment to sustainability and has long been at the forefront of the e-mobility transition,” said Tritium CEO Jane Hunter. “We’re not surprised to see the state act so quickly to ensure their community benefits from the emissions reductions that a rapid technology transition to electric vehicles secures. The NEVI funding is designed to ensure this transition occurs quickly and equitably, and Tritium is pleased to partner with the state and its representatives to bolster Hawai’i’s EV charging infrastructure.”

[1] https://tritiumcharging.com/tritium-becomes-first-manufacturer-to-win-nevi-fast-charger-order-company-to-provide-all-fast-chargers-for-first-phase-of-hawaii-nevi-program/?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=265786620&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_8tMp-SQ9LLfXicT_WQnADKRTht9bLYof42a9kEkjv3y0D2nELoODxyN8hiP6R1QebRh20ZMygnjLHMtsH39j4YgUmyg&utm_content=265786620&utm_source=hs_email