The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) is thrilled to announce the opening of the first three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations Wisconsin in leveraging funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program paired with private investment.

The stations are strategically located in rural communities (Ashland, Chippewa Falls, and Menominee) that see frequent travel due to tourism and their location along key highway corridors.All three stations contain four ports with both CCS and J3400 connectors, and each station can deliver up to 150 kW per port. The stations are located at local Kwik Trips, a Wisconsin-based gas station that serves 12 million customers weekly at more than 880 locations across six states, making the charging experience easy-to-find and increasing consumer trust.

“It’s great to see more states expanding the NEVI network and filling in coverage gaps for drivers and riders,” said Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office. “EV charging often happens in communities. Whether it’s parents visiting their kids at college, families staying at their cabins, or people road tripping on Interstate 94 for the holidays – expanding the network gives consumers accessible options to charge their vehicles.”

The stations are part of Kwik Trip’s Kwik Charge™ program, which will provide DC fast chargers to guests traveling throughout the Midwest. This program aims to provide a reliable, guest focused experience creating new expectations for how EV owners charge by including multiple charging connector types, allowing drivers of almost any electric vehicle to charge at a safe, clean, and staffed 24/7 location. Kwik Trip is excited to be able to offer some of the fastest chargers in the market, furthering their commitment to quality guest service.

The Joint Office is working with all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico to ensure the success of the NEVI program. NEVI is a concerted effort to ensure that those who choose an EV benefit from a network that is thoughtfully planned, efficiently built, and meets the needs of all Americans, regardless of where they live.