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A prototype NEVI deployment for the Southeast.
16 DCFC ports — 4× the federal NEVI minimum. Tesla V4 + Espen EVC/D360 hardware, 2.5 MW Duke Energy service, heavy-duty capable. Civil and power drawings are IFC as of 3/9/2026, sealed in South Carolina.
NEVI Compliance
Meets every federal NEVI minimum — designed to exceed them.
The federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program sets floor requirements for publicly funded sites. The Duncan hub is designed to exceed every one.
| Requirement | NEVI Minimum | Duncan Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Power per port | 150 kW minimum | Up to 325 kW (Tesla V4) · 360 kW (Espen) |
| Ports per site | 4 ports minimum | 16 ports (4× the NEVI minimum) |
| Uptime | 97% minimum | Designed to meet or exceed |
| Connector standard | CCS1 required | CCS1 + NACS on Espen; NACS on Tesla V4 |
| Pricing | Transparent, per-kWh | Compliant pricing structure, open network |
| Payment | Credit card + contactless | Compliant (Tesla + Espen standard) |
Corridor Analysis
Where the Southeast's busiest corridor meets its fastest-growing EV market.
I-85 is a federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridor and the primary freight route between Atlanta and Charlotte. Exit 60 sits at the midpoint — the ideal position for a corridor hub. South Carolina EV registrations grew 54% year over year, outpacing the national average. The site's QOZ designation unlocks additional federal benefit.
Key Data Points
- I-85 VPD at Exit 60
- 103,900
- Distance: Atlanta → Duncan
- ~140 mi
- Distance: Duncan → Charlotte
- ~90 mi
- SC EV registration YoY
- +54%
- Federal NEVI corridor
- I-85 Alternative Fuel Corridor
- QOZ designation
- Yes (federal)
Public Benefit
A template for corridor-scale impact.
Corridor access
The only regional public hub serving light, medium, and Class 4–8 heavy-duty EVs on I-85.
Equity — QOZ
Sited inside a federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zone, unlocking additional federal benefit and aligning investment with community impact.
Freight electrification
Four pull-through Tesla V4 stalls support Class 4–8 fleets — a first step toward corridor-scale freight electrification between Atlanta and Charlotte.
Economic development
A 1.26-acre retail outparcel and direct adjacency to BMW, GSP Airport, and the Inland Port create dwell-time economic value for the region.
Replicability
A template that works at the next NEVI-eligible exit.
Duncan is a prototype, not a one-off. The combination of utility design, dual-hardware mix, heavy-duty capability, and retail anchor is replicable at the next I-85, I-26, or I-95 exit.
01
Site selection
Look for NEVI-eligible exits on Alternative Fuel Corridors with high VPD, grid capacity, and QOZ alignment.
02
Utility coordination
Engage Duke Energy (or the regional utility) early. Design around 2.5 MW service to support 16 DCFC ports with future headroom.
03
Hardware mix
Pair Tesla V4 Superchargers (NACS) with Espen EVC/D360 dispensers (CCS1 + NACS) to cover every connector standard and every EV class.
04
Heavy-duty capability
Design at least 4 pull-through stalls for Class 4–8 trucks. Corridor freight electrification is the NEVI program's next frontier.
05
Retail anchor
Reserve a 1+ acre outparcel for a BTS or ground-lease tenant. EV dwell time creates QSR / c-store / coffee revenue that funds the site.
06
Replicate
Duncan is the prototype. The same template applies at the next I-85, I-26, or I-95 NEVI-eligible exit.
Evaluating a Southeast NEVI deployment?
The Duncan template is documented and replicable. Talk to the team for corridor briefs, site visits, or the full spec set.