Transportation Electrification Branch
Caltrans ZEV Strategy
As the steward of California’s state highway system, Caltrans serves an important and unique role in the state’s efforts to increase zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California’s roadways. In coordination with Caltrans Divisions and Districts, other state agencies, and external partners, the Department's ZEV strategy includes such actions as:
- Transitioning the Caltrans vehicle fleet, including locomotives, to ZEVs.
- Installing charging stations at Caltrans workplaces and public charging stations along the SHS.
- Investing in public charging accessibility through the facilitation of competitive grant programs.
- Incentivizing the adoption of zero-emission freight technology across the state.
- Supporting local transit agencies' transition to zero-emission technology through funding and technical assistance.
FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program
The Notice of Funding Opportunity for round two of the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program was released on May 30, 2024. CFI is designed to accelerate an electrified and alternative fuel transportation system that is convenient, affordable, reliable, equitable, accessible, and safe.
The application period for reconsideration of non-awarded Round 1 applicants closed on July 1, 2024.
The application period for new applicants closed on August 28, 2024.
Request a letter of support or partnership for a CFI Project signed by a Caltrans District Director by contacting your Caltrans District Representative.
TCEP Medium- and Heavy-Duty ZEV Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Projects
Caltrans invited interested providers of medium and heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling services to project concepts for consideration for nomination to the California Transportation Commission’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP).
The project concept submission period closed on July 10, 2024. Read More
Key Resources
ZEV Action Plan 2.0 (PDF)
EVC RAA 2024 One-Pager (PDF)
California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
NEVI Deployment Plan
2024 (PDF) | 2023 (PDF) | 2022 (PDF) | Fact sheet (PDF)