Sacramento will soon be home to the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the country. The Sacramento County WattEV Innovative Freight Terminal , or SWIFT, is set to be developed at 5024 Bayou Way — along I-5 and south of the Sacramento International Airport .
Long Beach-based WattEV , which is leading the project, is currently aiming to build 30 DC fast charging stations for passenger vehicles, 90 stations for medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and 18 megawatt stations for pass-through charging on heavy-duty vehicles. The chargers at the 118-acre complex will be powered by a series of solar panels and supplemented by SMUD’s electric grid.
With a $62 million project price tag, WattEV obtained $34 million in grants through the Department of Transportation’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program , while Sacramento County provided the remaining $28 million.
Construction is expected to begin in June 2024, with estimated completion by December 2025.