More EV fast-charging stations coming to Ohio. See where they’re at
Ohio is handing out nearly $16 million to install 22 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations along highways throughout the state, including one in Canton.
The funding is being awarded as part of the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
“As more electric cars and trucks make their way to Ohio roadways, we’re continuing to build the infrastructure needed to enable easy and convenient travel,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a prepared statement.
The Canton site will be along U.S. Route 30 at Harrison Avenue in a parking lot adjacent to a Taco Bell and CVS. The site will be overseen by Francis Energy Charging.
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The others are at:
- Interstate 270 at East Main Street/U.S. Route 40 at the Carnaby Center in Columbus.
- Interstate 270 at North High Street/U.S. Route 23 at the Kroger in Worthington.
- Interstate 270 at West Broad Street/U.S. Route 40 at the Sheetz in Columbus.
- Interstate 275 at Colerain Avenue/U.S. Route 27 at the Meijer in Cincinnati.
- Interstate 275 at state Route 125 at the United Dairy Farmers in Cincinnati.
- Interstate 675 at Miamisburg Centerville Road at Washington Park Plaza in Washington Township.
- Interstate 680 at Boardman-Poland Road/U.S. Route 224 at the Tiffany Plaza in Youngstown.
- Interstate 71 at Stringtown Road at the Target in Grove City.
- Interstate 76 at North Bailey Road at the Sheetz in North Jackson.
- Interstate 76 at Wooster Pike/Center Street/state Route 3 at the Sheetz in Seville.
- Interstate 77 at state Route 18 at the Giant Eagle in Akron.
- Interstate 77 at Rockside Road at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Independence.
- State Route 15 at South Vance Street/U.S. Route 23/state Route 103 at Casey’s General Store in Carey.
- U.S. Route 23 at Marion-Mt. Gilead Road/state Route 95 at the Comfort Inn in Marion.
- U.S. Route 23 at North Warpole Street/state Route 199 at the Love’s in Upper Sandusky.
- U.S. Route 30 at East Lincoln Way at Wayne Lanes in Wooster.
- U.S. Route 30 at North Lexington Springmill Road at Panera in Mansfield.
- U.S. Route 30 at North Washington Street/U.S. Route 127 at the Arby’s in Van Wert.
- U.S. Route 33 at Delaware Avenue/U.S. Route 36 at the Sheetz in Marysville.
- U.S. Route 33 at Gender Road/state Route 674 at the Sheetz in Canal Winchester.
- U.S. Route 33 at state Route 664 at Hungry Buffalo in Logan.
The $16 million will be matched with more than $4 million from the private companies selected to install and operate the new EV charging stations: Electric Era, Francis Energy Charging, Jule, Love’s Travel Stops, Meijer, Red E Charging, Sheetz, EVgo, and United Dairy Farmers. The winning proposals are located at shopping centers, grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and a bowling alley.
“This milestone keeps Ohio at the forefront of transportation innovation, fulfilling our mission to position ODOT for the future,” Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks said in a prepared statement.
Ohio’s goal is to locate fast chargers every 50 miles throughout the state and close to highways.
The latest stations announced are expected to begin construction late this year and in 2025.
