Details Of NM NEVI Charging Build-Out Finally Come Out

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Just a few weeks in the past, I covered the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s announcement of NEVI charging sites. For these unfamiliar, the NEVI program is the federal program that provides cash from the Infrastructure Invoice to states to spend on charging infrastructure. The primary of those stations are purported to go alongside the interstate highways, normally spaced not more than 50 miles aside (with some exceptions obtainable on a case-by-case foundation), and with 4 stalls that may concurrently cost no less than 4 vehicles with 160 kW energy.

However, there was one large drawback I struggled with when New Mexico introduced its alternative of station proposals: particulars had been sparse. Addresses weren’t offered, and different issues like station {hardware}, variety of stalls, and extra weren’t given. Happily, a buddy of mine was extra persistent than I used to be and put in a public data request, and received all of that data. He posted it on this Twitter/X thread under:

????BREAKING: By means of a public data request, I received the precise NEVI funding awardees and quantities within the state of New Mexico! ⚡???????? @JenniferSensiba @ttwsyf69 @MarcoRPi1 @superchargeinfo @corywright @brandenflasch @Skye_Borg @brian_riebe @EVAdoptionTweet @PlugandplayEV pic.twitter.com/HpxEJyrQBz

— ArtiePenguin1 (@MrArtiePenguin) March 17, 2024

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Many of the data I’m sharing on this article comes from his Twitter thread, so be happy to check the thread out yourself here if you want the data straight from the supply. Or, be happy to maintain studying and get my tackle it.

Tesla’s Supercharger Upgrades, New Stations

I had guessed that Tesla’s places had been going to be new in some instances, and upgrades in others. What made that sophisticated was that a number of the websites NMDOT had listed had been V2, and couldn’t simply be upgraded by throwing on Magic Dock like has been achieved in another locations. However now we all know that Tesla goes to be upgrading a number of of the stations, more likely to V4 to fulfill all necessities for voltage and velocity. The station in Las Vegas, NM, is scheduled for a Could 2025 opening date.

A brand new location can be opening in Lordsburg, New Mexico, at a Circle Ok retailer close to the city’s second interstate exit. It’s set for a gap by the top of 2024, which is pretty quick so far as charging build-outs go.

Tucumcari will get an improve from V2 to V4, changing the present 6-stall station with a brand new 8-stall improve. Goal opening date for that one is June 2025. Wagon Mound (at the moment solely served by Electrify America), will get a brand new V4 station with 8 stalls, one pull-thru.

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Rivian Didn’t Get Chosen

Sadly, Rivian’s Journey Community didn’t get picked for 2 stations the corporate needed to get funding for. It might find yourself constructing these stations anyway, so the information from these proposals might nonetheless be attention-grabbing. One was going to be in Gallup, and the opposite was going to be in Albuquerque, each alongside I-40.

Pink E Charging Gained A number of Areas

Pink E charging (appears like a play on the phrase “prepared”) received chosen for a number of places in New Mexico.

One in Santa Fe could have a 4-port charger that may output 640 kW. This one could have 4 CCS ports and 4 NACS adapters, so it will likely be capable of serve each CCS and newer Tesla automobiles that may speak CCS protocol.

One other station in Maxwell (on the northern stretch of I-25 between Springer and Raton) can even have 4 ports, however utilizing two 320 kW stations with two ports every. Like the opposite one, it would have plugs for each CCS and NACS.

Akela Flats Competitors Heats Up

Between Las Cruces and Deming alongside I-10 is a bit of place known as Akela Flats. It’s finest recognized for the Bowlin’s Operating Indian retailer, however an precise tribe opened up a journey middle and on line casino on the opposite aspect of the exit north of I-10. The Chiricahua Apache Heart now has EV charging, but it surely’s a foursome of fifty kW Tritium charging stations that haven’t been correctly arrange but. I’ve managed to trick the stations into working, however most individuals who’ve tried haven’t.

Whereas we’re making an attempt to persuade the journey middle to no less than set the stations up proper, it will be higher for them to place in fewer stations with extra energy to cost automobiles up faster. 50 kW simply actually doesn’t make numerous sense for a charging station alongside the interstate.

However there’ll now be extra strain to take action now that the Operating Indian is getting some greater velocity charging. It is going to be getting 4 200 kW SK/Signet charging stations with battery storage. Every will assist each CCS and NACS. Even worse for the Chiricahua Apache Journey Heart, the opening knowledge is ready for June of this 12 months.

Two Pilot/Ultium Stations Will Get Funding From NEVI

One other notable firm getting funding for stations alongside I-40 is Pilot Truck Stops. Pilot additionally operates Flying J. These stations are a partnership with GM, so stations can be branded as Pilot or Flying J and Ultium. These stations are Delta two-port chargers, capable of cost as much as 4 automobiles in pull-thru lanes coated by a pleasant cover.

One station can be situated at Exit 39, close to the small neighborhood of Jamestown. This station is between Gallup and Bluewater. I’ve personally been in that station, and it’s received good facilities and clear restrooms, so it’s a fantastic place to EV cost. Like most Flying J truck stops, a number of meal choices can be found.

One other station can be in Moriarty, NM, east of Albuquerque at Exit 196. This can be a Pilot Journey Heart. Like the opposite one, I’ve been there, and it has some good meal choices together with a Subway.

Francis Power & EV Gateway

Francis Power received 4 charging stations within the funding spherical. These can be situated in Raton, Socorro, Los Lunas, and Fact or Penalties, all alongside I-25. The one in Fact or Penalties can be situated nearer to the freeway than the corporate’s present station in close by Elephant Butte, however can be situated at a lodge.

Lastly, EV Gateway can be placing in a single station in Las Cruces. This can be among the many first non-dealer non-Tesla quick charging places within the metropolis, and can be far quicker than the 50 kW stations which are about to open on the county authorities constructing. It will function a significant hyperlink for vacationers alongside each I-10 and I-25, and can complement the V3 charging station alongside I-10, giving EV drivers choices for each interstates after they separate south of city.

There are numerous pictures obtainable within the unique thread on Twitter displaying maps and charging station layouts. If you happen to’d prefer to see all of that data, be sure to check it out here!

Featured picture: a screenshot from a charging proposal submitted to NMDOT (Public Document).