Charger Types and Speeds

EVs can be charged using electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) operating at different charging speeds.

Level 1

Level 1 equipment provides charging through a common residential 120-volt (120V) AC outlet. Level 1 chargers can take 40-50+ hours to charge a BEV to 80 percent from...

Individual Benefits of Rural Vehicle Electrification

Today, the rate of EV adoption in rural areas is roughly 40 percent lower than it is in urban areas, and EV charging infrastructure expansion has mostly been concentrated in cities and along major highways. Lower density and longer trips have resulted in urban-rural disparities in micromobility...

Vehicle Types

This section provides an overview of the types of electric vehicles and types of charging infrastructure. It also discusses steps that States and localities have taken to prepare for increasing numbers of EVs by providing public charging stations.

Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure

This toolkit is meant to be a one-stop resource to help rural communities scope, plan, and fund EV charging infrastructure. A rural stakeholder—such as an individual property owner, business, town, or planning agency—can use the toolkit to identify key partners for a project, take advantage of...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Federal Appointments to the WMATA Board

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced three new Federal appointees to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board. The Board of Directors, which includes members from Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and the Federal Government, helps...

U.S. Department of Transportation Thanks Transit Agencies for Helping Americans Access COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Nationwide and Encourages More to Step up as Part of National Month of Action

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today highlighted how transit agencies across the country are helping people in their communities get access to COVID-19 vaccines. More than 350 transit systems are providing free transportation to vaccination...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces More Than $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Transit Planning to Address Climate Change and Equity in Communities Nationwide

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of approximately $10 million in competitive grant funds through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning....

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces $30.5 Billion to Help the Nation’s Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a total of $30.5 billion in Federal funding is now available to support the nation’s public transportation systems as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and support President...

USDOT's Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan

USDOT's Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $354.6 Million Grant Agreement for West Lake Corridor Project in Indiana

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $354.6 million grant agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for the West Lake Corridor Project. The project will improve transportation options for...

Public Transit