PowerUp America Received North Carolina EV Awards
The company has secured funding to build four new DC fast charging stations across the state by 2027.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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PowerUp America was awarded four grants from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The project includes the construction of four DC fast charging sites in rural communities across the state.
Why it matters
These infrastructure investments aim to expand public charging accessibility in North Carolina to support the growing number of electric vehicles on the road. The initiative leverages local technology to build out a more robust state-wide charging network.
PowerUp America received four total NEVI program awards to construct four new DC fast charging stations. The equipment for these sites will be supplied by Durham-based manufacturer Kempower.
The players
PowerUp America
This company manages the development, design, and construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
This state agency oversees the planning and implementation of transportation projects and funding programs.
Kempower
This firm supplies DC fast charging technology and maintains its North American headquarters and manufacturing in Durham.
The details
PowerUp America will lead the design, permitting, and construction of the new stations in Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro, and Whiteville. The company is coordinating the development alongside the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Kempower, and local utility providers.
Timeline
The new electric vehicle charging stations are expected to open in mid-to-late 2027.
Roadmap
These charging stations represent the ongoing shift toward creating reliable public infrastructure necessary for widespread EV adoption. The project highlights how state-level funding programs are incentivizing partnerships between energy firms and local manufacturing entities like Kempower.
Drivers in Chocowinity, Plymouth, Wadesboro, and Whiteville can expect improved access to rapid charging technology once construction concludes in 2027. These new stations will reduce potential range anxiety for EV owners traveling through these specific rural corridors.
The takeaway
The expansion of charging networks into rural areas is critical for ensuring that EV ownership remains viable for all residents. Future infrastructure projects will likely continue to rely on a mix of federal NEVI funding and partnerships with local technical manufacturers.
Further reading
Learn more about the state's transition to sustainable transit in the Electric Vehicles section.
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