PowerUp America Secures Funding for Four New NEVI Charging Sites in North Carolina
Kempower will supply DC fast charging equipment for stations in Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro and Whiteville, expected to open in 2027.
US charge point operator PowerUp America has been selected to receive four new funding awards through the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
What Happened
The funding will support the development of public DC fast charging stations in four North Carolina communities: Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro and Whiteville. These locations are situated along the state’s transportation corridors. Kempower, a charging equipment manufacturer with its North American headquarters and manufacturing operations in Durham, will supply the DC fast charging hardware for the new sites. This continues the existing partnership between PowerUp America and Kempower.
PowerUp America will handle development, design, permitting, construction and commissioning for the stations, working alongside NCDOT, Kempower, utility providers and local partners. The new charging stations are expected to open in mid-to-late 2027.
Why It Matters
The addition of these four sites expands public DC fast charging access to smaller communities in North Carolina that may currently lack robust infrastructure. By leveraging NEVI funds, the project aims to bridge gaps in the state's charging network, potentially reducing range anxiety for drivers traveling through these specific corridors. The involvement of Kempower, which manufactures locally in Durham, highlights the integration of regional supply chains into federally supported infrastructure projects.
The Bottom Line
PowerUp America and Kempower will deploy four new DC fast charging stations in North Carolina, funded by NEVI awards and scheduled to open in mid-to-late 2027.
