- 4 different car manufacturers involved in plan development
- Contracts will be awarded in early 2023.
- Proposed network by end of 2024
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- Proposed network by end of 2028
- Existing and planned battery factories in the US
Requirements for CCS chargers:
• CCS Connector (industry standard)
• 150-350kW Max Power (higher power acceptable assuming costs are not prohibitive)
o 400-800 volts, 150-600 amps, 3 phase
• Any shared circuits provide 150kW or more per connector
o Example: 1 port powering 2 connectors should be capable of providing 150kW or more to each connector at the same time
• Idle fee after charging complete • Minimum 4 DC Fast Charge connectors per location
• Maximum 8 DC Fast Charge connectors per location (due to funding not technical limits)
• At least 1 pull through space for light duty vehicles with trailers when the host location will support it
• Open 24/7 and Publicly Available (without requirements to purchase goods or services from businesses hosting the EV stations)
• Adequate lighting, restrooms, ADA compliant
• Plug to Charge Preferred (payment handled by vehicle when plugging in) payments by phone/app/card will also be acceptable
• Spaces Marked EV Only
• Signs recommending charging to 80%
• Station location, operational status, and cost/fees published online
• Vendor required to make usage data per plug available to TxDOT quarterly
• Signage directing users to charging locations