With these additions, Maine''s universally accessible, high-speed EV charger
In November 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), including the $7.5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program to build a national network of EV chargers. In order to receive Maine''s allocation of approximately $19 million in NEVI funds, state agencies developed a Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment outlining how the state plans to use NEVI and other funding sources to expand public EV charging over the next five years. Efficiency Maine, MaineDOT, and other state agencies developed this plan with input from stakeholders. Click here for a progress report.
Efficiency Maine funded the installation of 14 DC Fast Chargers and seven dual plug Level 2 chargers at seven different sites along a number of travel corridors. These chargers are located on the Maine Turnpike at the Kennebunk plazas (northbound and southbound) and the West Gardiner plaza, as well as in Jackman, Skowhegan, Farmington, and North Windham. Additional higher-power DC Fast Charging ports were added to the Maine Turnpike sites in summer 2022.
See below for more information on each project.
Kennebunk Turnpike Service Plaza North
Kennebunk Turnpike Service Plaza South
Jackman — Gulf Fueling Station
Farmington — Hannaford
Charger location photos courtesy of ChargePoint
Efficiency Maine launched five rounds of competitive solicitations for public Level 2 charging stations across the state to increase local access and destination charging.
In May 2021, Efficiency Maine awarded seven sites with 14 DC Fast Charging ports serving communities in central and eastern Maine.
Two high-speed chargers, together capable of providing 62.5kW to two vehicles or 125kW to a single vehicle and universally accessible (both CHAdeMO and CCS plugs) are located at the following locations:
All chargers have been installed. Click here to learn more about the initiative behind these projects.
In January 2023, Efficiency Maine awarded four sites with 15 DC Fast Charging ports serving communities in northern and eastern Maine:
Projects are expected to be completed within one year of award.
Maine was awarded a $15 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program designed to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in urban and rural areas, as well as along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). Efficiency Maine has announced four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Level 2 chargers and two RFPs for Level 3/DC fast chargers funded by the CFI Program. Click here to learn more.
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Augusta, Maine – June 3, 2021 – Efficiency Maine has announced seven awards to place new high-speed electric vehicle (EV) chargers at strategic locations serving communities in central and eastern Maine between Lewiston-Auburn and Bangor on Interstate 95, and from Belfast to Ellsworth along coastal Route 1. With these additions, Maine''s universally accessible, high-speed EV charger network will connect Bangor, mid-coast Maine, and Acadia to drivers traveling to and from southern New England and the State''s western border.
Installation of high-speed EV chargers at these locations will fully commit the balance of the $3.15 million in Volkswagen (VW) settlement funds that Maine dedicated to EV infrastructure. In 2018, the Maine Department of Transportation selected Efficiency Maine to administer the EV infrastructure initiative with the settlement funds resulting from a successful lawsuit against VW for violation of environmental protection laws. Further expansion of the high-speed network, including to Northern Maine and further Downeast, is planned over the next several years.
Under the terms of the awards, two high-speed chargers, each at least 50 kW in capacity and universally accessible (offering both CHAdeMO and CCS plugs), will be installed over the next year at each of the following businesses:
"Over the last three years, Efficiency Maine has used Volkswagen settlement funds to install electric vehicle chargers in communities across Maine, expanding cleaner transportation options for Maine people, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fighting climate change," said Governor Janet Mills. "As electric vehicles become more common, Maine must continue to expand its charging network, which is why I am proposing $8 million through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan for EV charging infrastructure. By making it easier to charge an EV anywhere in Maine, we will strengthen our economy and reduce harmful carbon emissions. I applaud Efficiency Maine for reaching this milestone and for its many contributions toward energy efficiency and climate action in Maine."
"It''s significant that we were able to attract these high quality, well-trafficked locations within 30 miles of other fast chargers, and that some of the major gas stations are diversifying their business strategies by adding EV charging," said Michael Stoddard, executive director of the Efficiency Maine Trust. "When we get gas stations and grocery stores playing host to EV chargers, we know that the sites are strategically located, the owners know how to cater to drivers, and the transition to electric is getting serious."
This initiative has been developed by Efficiency Maine in collaboration with the governor''s office and the Maine Department of Transportation to align on the state''s progress toward EV adoption.
"At the Maine Department of Transportation, our partnership with the Efficiency Maine Trust is helping find real solutions to the challenges that arise as drivers look to transition to electric vehicles," said Bruce Van Note, commissioner of MaineDOT. "We are pleased that the installation of these new high-speed charging stations will begin to fill in the gaps in central and eastern Maine, and we look forward to future connections in more of our state''s rural reaches."
Bidding for this latest round of grants attracted eight companies that proposed 20 different locations. Among them, Irving Oil was chosen to install fast-charging stations at four locations for their strategic value and convenience to drivers.
"We are so pleased to be working in partnership with Efficiency Maine to expand our EV charging network in the state," said Tyler McLaughlin, Irving Oil Director of Retail Operations. "As the leading EV fast-charging host in Atlantic Canada, we work hard to meet the evolving needs of our customers through the energy we provide and the products and services we offer. We will continue to seek out new opportunities to support our customers making the transition to zero-emissions vehicles."
Petronino Corporation, the owner of the On the Way convenience store on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, was also awarded a grant. "As the world evolves, it''s important to offer our customers clean transportation options in our efforts to continue to satisfy the needs of the diverse clientele of our On the Way convenience store," said Salim Naous, president of Petronino Corporation.
Two of the new charger systems will be owned and operated by ReVision Energy. "ReVision Energy is delighted to continue our partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets to bring publicly accessible EV charging to more of Maine," said Fortunat Mueller, co-founder and president of ReVision Energy. "There are more and more EV''s on the road all the time and both year round residents and visitors to the mid-coast region will benefit from having additional charging options to choose from conveniently located in places they already visit."
In 2018, Efficiency Maine awarded a grant to ChargePoint to install high-speed charging for the first phase of the initiative. A high-speed charger typically can add 200 to 250 miles of range per hour. ChargePoint installed and now operates high-speed EV chargers (also called "Level 3" chargers or "DC fast chargers") on the Maine Turnpike at the Kennebunk plazas (northbound and southbound) and the West Gardiner plaza, as well as in Jackman, Skowhegan, Farmington and North Windham. The first phase of establishing Maine''s universally accessible, fast-charger network was completed in April 2021.
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