EC Tech Desk is a monthly resource compiled by the EC’s technical services team that aims to curate transportation electrification’s most relevant news, tools, and resources in a brief, readable format.
National News
Tax Credits
September is the last month to file for the Used Clean Vehicle (25E), Commercial Clean Vehicle (45W), and Clean Vehicle (30D) tax credits. According to the Internal Revenue Service, only proof of purchase and some nominal down payment must be documented prior to September 30 (as opposed to needing proof that the vehicle(s) were put into service. To learn more, please visit the EC’s Guide to Tax Credits After the Big Beautiful Bill Act, Elective Pay Blueprints, or contact infrastructure@electrificationcoalition.org.
NEVI News
As the Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program final guidance, opening the door for states to use the $4.25 billion unobligated portion of the $5 billion in total NEVI funding. State DOTs have until September 10 to resubmit their plans for spending their share of federal funds.
- South Carolina is restarting its $70 million EV charging program.
- Oregon announced its $40+ million program to build 60 charging stations with four ports each, many of which are along major state highways and interstate corridors.
State & Local Updates
Charging Infrastructure
- Go Electric Vehicle Indiana has awarded over $3.3 million to support 18 Level 2 and 18 DC fast charger sites, with Pilot Travel Center being a major winner. The funding was sourced from the state’s Volkswagen Settlement grants.
- With school back in session, Orion Energy Systems’ Voltrek division installed 90 charging stations for Boston Public Schools as part of a $6.5 million contract and its plans to electrify 100% of the district’s 750 school buses.
- Royal Farms partnered with Electrify America to bring DC fast chargers to eight locations in Maryland, highlighting how public-private partnerships can support rapid installation of charging at convenient locations.
- Massachusetts announced $46 million to triple the number of public charging stations built annually to meet its 2030 EV targets. The plan designates $30 million to the state’s central and western corridors for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure. The state’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council, a cross-government initiative, has developed a biannual assessment to ensure successful implementation.
- The PA Turnpike will receive 80 Applegreen DC fast chargers by 2027. This gives drivers on the 360-mile trek linking Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia more access to chargers while providing quick rest stops.
- The California Energy Commission announced $55 million in new incentive funding for DC fast charging station installations. As part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project, the Fast Charge California Project is accepting applications for eligible locations through October 29, 2025.
Vehicle Deployment
- Using ComEd’s Commercial EV Rebate program, Republic Services’ Chicago branch received a Mack LR electric refuse truck, allowing for a quieter trash pickup service. Last year, its branch in Madison, WI, also received two of the same electric garbage trucks.
- Go Electric Vehicle Indiana has awarded over $3.3 million to support 18 Level 2 and 18 DC fast charger sites, with Pilot Travel Center being a major winner. The funding was sourced from the state’s Volkswagen Settlement grants.
- Rivian is moving forward with its $5 billion Georgia plant, announcing its September 14 community event and September 16 groundbreaking ceremony with stakeholders, media, and government officials.
- Ford Pro announced major investments in EV and charging markets, including the 2027 launch of a $30,000 mid-sized electric pickup truck with a lower total cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y and more space than a Toyota RAV4. Additionally, Ford’s assembly plant in Louisville, KY, and its Blue Oval facility in Detroit, MI, will house thousands of these American EV manufacturing jobs.
- Jeep unveiled one of its four electric SUVs, the 2026 Recon EV, with a starting price of around $60,000.
In the Weeds
Lincoln Electric introduced a 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations use. With 70 percent domestically sourced content, the Velion charger is compliant with NEVI and Build America, Buy America standards. Its output power can scale and is configurable at 12.5, 25, or 50 kW, allowing it to be used in dealership service bays, remote fleet depots, or project sites, emergency or natural disaster response, and more. Each unit supports both Combined Charging System (CCS1) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, allowing fleets to save on trenching and permitting, and enables plug-and-play installation.
Cool Tool Pool
EVSE Savings: Findings from an analysis by ev.energy and The Brattle Group concluded that EVs and chargers have the potential to generate $30 billion in annual savings if they are leveraged as virtual power plants. With each managed bidirectional charging EV saving a utility company $145 to $575 annually, with grid demand and utility bills on the rise, this is certainly a key trend to follow as programs scale up in the coming years.
If you come across any tools or resources you think should be added to the next edition of the Tech Desk, please reach out to Senior Program Associate Steph Wagner at steph@electrification.org