DENVER — The Colorado Energy Office has awarded $5 million in state grants to install 56 new fast-charging ports at nine locations, expanding the state’s public EV network by about 4%.
The funding comes from the Direct-Current Fast-Charging Plazas program, now in its seventh round. Gov. Jared Polis said the investment will make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable, despite what he called Trump-era policies that raise costs and slow adoption.
CEO Executive Director Will Toor said the move supports the state’s goals for cleaner air, lower transportation costs, and 940,000 light-duty EVs on the road by 2030.
With federal funding on hold, state dollars will back projects in Fairplay, Ridgway, Mancos, Commerce City, Denver, Woodland Park, Naturita, and Glendale. Many chargers are expected online in 2026–27.
The program currently has 13 completed sites statewide, prioritizing disproportionately impacted communities. This round’s recipients are Helios Charging, eCAMION USA, Electric Era Technologies, and Tesla.
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