New charging stations are part of a PA Turnpike initiative to have 80 EV chargers by end of 2027.
PennDOT’s Corridor Connections EV funding round begins accepting proposals on December 22.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the opening of the first federally-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station on the Pennsylvania Turnpike built using funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The new station is located at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza at Exit 202 westbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Another station at New Stanton, located at Exit 77 westbound, is slated to open next week.
"The Shapiro Administration's goal is to use federal NEVI funds to build out an accessible and reliable EV charging network by meeting EV drivers where they are," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "The Pennsylvania Turnpike is one of the state’s busiest roads for long-distance travelers, especially over the holiday season, and opening the first NEVI-funded charging station on the Turnpike exemplifies that goal."
“We are excited to continue offering more options for customers who want accessible, on-route EV charging,” said PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. “Our EV charging program offers reliable and convenient options along our roadway, improving customer experience while also reflecting our long-term commitment to being a good neighbor across the Commonwealth. Beyond meeting customer demand, supporting electric vehicle adoption enhances infrastructure resilience, supports renewable energy goals and reduces vehicle emissions.”
The additions at Blue Mountain and New Stanton are part of the PA Turnpike’s systemwide EV charging initiative. In partnership with Applegreen Electric, this program looks to add 80 new universal EV stations at all 17 service plazas by the end of 2027. Beyond these new additions funded through the NEVI program, the PA Turnpike recently opened up new electric vehicle charging stations at North Somerset, South Somerset and Hickory Run service plazas through funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Driving PA Forward program. All of these sites offer high-speed chargers, with a total of four charging ports per location, that support all EV types without the need for adapters.
This project was awarded from Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) Round 1 of the PennDOT NEVI program. The next stage of NEVI funding, Corridor Connections, focuses on implementing EV charging stations along major roadways to strengthen long-distance travel outside of previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. These locations are expected to serve the communities and regions near the charging station locations. Projects funded from the Corridor Connections program will improve range confidence for drivers who are considering travel with an EV across and throughout the Commonwealth.
PennDOT released the Corridor Connections Funding Opportunity on October 7, 2025. PennDOT will begin accepting proposals on December 22, 2025, and close on January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Please visit the PennDOT website for more information including a map of eligible locations, webinar recording, and additional resources.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is currently withholding Congressionally-apportioned funding that would have supported EV construction in Pennsylvania and created new, good-paying jobs. That is why Governor Josh Shapiro sued the Trump Administration once again for breaking the law and taking dollars out of the Commonwealth. The Governor also sued the Trump Administration alongside 15 other states over the summer and won, reinstating the NEVI program and ensuring projects like the one being announced today to continue throughout Pennsylvania.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-409-3840
Marissa Orbanek, morbanek@paturnpike.com or 267-408-5151
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