The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has resumed its Charging the Crossroads program to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the state’s interstates and highways. The program paused in February while awaiting new guidance from the Trump administration.
Funded through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, Charging the Crossroads aims to reduce range anxiety by providing fast chargers across major travel corridors. Updated federal guidance issued on August 11, 2025, by the Federal Highway Administration gives states greater flexibility and removes several earlier requirements.
Revised rules no longer mandate charger placement every 50 miles or within one mile of an interchange. States also no longer must address consumer protection, evacuation plans, or environmental siting in deployment plans. INDOT said these changes will accelerate installation and improve access to underserved areas.
The new guidance allows INDOT to finalize contingent awards announced in 2024 and advance project contracting. Federal funding will continue to cover up to 80% of project costs, with the remainder matched by selected developers.
INDOT said its goal remains to maximize coverage and reliability statewide. Advocacy groups, including Black Sun Light Sustainability, plan to connect diverse contractors with new EV infrastructure opportunities.