California is paying up to $100,000 a port for public EV fast charging

California has opened a $28M round paying up to $100,000 per public DC fast-charging port, covering as much as 100% of eligible costs. The top rate goes only to ports above 275kW, even though charger makers’ own data shows plug count raises usage far more than power does.

California has opened a $28M round of incentives for public DC fast chargers, paying up to $100,000 for a single charging port. The money can cover up to 100% of eligible costs.

The window opened on 7 October and closes on 14 January, as InsideEVs reported. Awards are first-come, first-served, with disadvantaged, low-income and tribal sites moved to the front of the queue.

The rate depends on power. Ports delivering 150kW to 274.99kW get $55,000, while anything above 275kW gets $100,000. That is nearly double for raw output, which is not what a Finnish charger maker found.

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