Arizona's first three NEVI-funded DC fast-charging stations are now online, giving EV drivers new options along major highways. The sites are a Tesla Supercharger in Tucson (325 kW), a Francis charger in Green Valley (400 kW), and a Tesla Supercharger in Wellton (325 kW). They are the first operating locations in a state plan that could use up to $76.5 million in federal funding to build as many as 79 stations.
The path to opening was slow. Arizona did not start taking bids until January 2024, made its first awards in August 2024, and construction only began in early 2026. The Trump administration's February 2025 suspension of approved NEVI plans then froze new funding commitments, leading Arizona to cancel a solicitation for 35 locations after losing access to roughly $48.1 million. A federal judge ruled in January 2026 that the funding had been unlawfully withheld, but the records do not say how much the freeze delayed the three sites now open.
Next up are stations in Seligman and Holbrook along I-40, expected before the end of 2026. ADOT is also seeking bids for 49 locations backed by an estimated $49 million in federal funding, with proposals due January 15, 2027, and construction expected to start in 2028. Most future stations are expected to offer both NACS and CCS plugs with at least four 150 kW chargers, as required by NEVI. The opening announcement does not provide a connector-by-connector breakdown for the three operating sites.