County points to federal grant as EV charger buildout ramps up
Ahead of an Aug. 13 discussion, Teton County staff said a federal Department of Transportation grant would add 55 new Level 2 charging stations and up to 40 DC fast chargers countywide by the end of 2027, with many expected online for next summer’s travel season.
Teton County commissioners on Aug. 13 are set to discuss a Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities tourism marketing proposal, and staff are pointing to a separate federal buildout to answer the practical question: will there be enough chargers if more visitors arrive in electric vehicles. In a Q-and-A memo, staff say that through the U.S. Department of Transportation Community Fueling and Infrastructure grant program, the Town of Jackson and eight partners “will be bringing 55 new Level 2 stations and up to 40 new DC Fast Charging stations online by the end of 2027,” with many expected online by next summer’s travel season. staff report
The memo puts today’s baseline at 28 stations and 70 charging ports in Teton County, including 31 ports at 11 lodging establishments. Staff also included a back-of-the-envelope capacity estimate, saying that if existing stations ran continuously “the current station count can accommodate up to 68 vehicles per day,” compared with a rough estimate of 37 tourist vehicles a day needing a charge if 1.9% of the valley’s 19,750 average daily vehicles are electric. staff report
Background
Teton County will install 55 Level 2 and up to 40 DC Fast Charging stations by end of 2027, funded by a $486,000 USDOT grant as part of a $5.5M regional award, with phased installations starting in 2026.
Latest: 2028-01-16 — Final federal grant deadline for all permitting, construction, installation, and validation.
curated as of 2026-08-13
On July 7, 2026, Teton County approved a second amended BUILD grant agreement, increasing the total to $25M, updating project scopes, reallocating funds, and extending deadlines for the Teton Mobility Corridor Improvements.
Latest: 2026-07-07 — Second Amended and Restated Grant Agreement approved by Teton County Board of County Commissioners; major project scope and budget changes enacted, deadline extended to December 15, 2027.
curated as of 2026-07-05
No direct $59,500 allocation exists; Teton County's transportation initiatives are funded through larger grants like the $25M BUILD grant, with implementation milestones from 2025 to 2030 and broad stakeholder involvement.
Latest: 2030 — Strategic plan horizon for transportation and sustainability actions, with periodic updates.
curated as of 2026-10-07
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities Staff Report — FY27 Partnerships Questions | staff report |