A new fast-charging station for electric vehicles is slated for Interstate 10 in Tonopah, west of Buckeye, as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s second phase of its EV infrastructure plan.
ADOT’s latest project map shows a proposed location at I-10 Exit 94 in Tonopah, one of 34 new charging stations across the state
The initiative aims to create a statewide EV charging network, filling gaps between existing stations approved in the first phase along major interstates.
Each site will feature at least four 150-kilowatt fast chargers within one mile of the highway, spaced no more than 50 miles apart. Starting in 2025, every station will support both Tesla (NACS) and CCS plug types, ensuring compatibility for nearly all EVs on the road.
The $76.5 million federal NEVI program will fund up to 80% of each project’s cost, with private developers responsible for the rest. The sites will be privately owned and operated once completed.
ADOT will accept bids on the 34 new locations until Jan. 16, 2026, with construction beginning in 2027 and expected to take about a year.
The Tonopah stop is among the westernmost stations in Arizona’s growing EV network, designed to make long-distance travel across I-10 and connecting state routes easier for drivers switching to electric vehicles.
Visit AZDOT.gov/EVPlan for full details and maps.
