Ride Clean Mass Charging Hubs
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks site hosts for 5-7 DC fast charging hubs across the state to serve vehicle-for-hire drivers, with over $1 million in state funding per location covering hardware, installation, transformers, software, and five years of full-service maintenance. Round 2 applications run September 8–October 3, 2025, with final site selection in December 2025 and construction through Q2 2026. Site hosts own the stations and all charging revenue, with the program managing electricity rates through 2026 to ensure affordability for low- to moderate-income drivers.
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The Ride Clean Mass Charging Hubs (RCM Hubs) Program is a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) initiative designed to expand access to public electric vehicle fast charging infrastructure for Vehicle-for-Hire (VFH) drivers, including rideshare and taxi operators. The program will fund the installation of 5-7 strategically located DC Fast Charging (DCFC) hubs across Massachusetts at high-traffic locations such as grocery stores, gas stations, hotels, and hospitals. Selected site hosts will receive over $1 million in state-funded investment to install and operate public fast chargers that enable high-mileage, low- to moderate-income drivers to charge efficiently while supporting the Commonwealth's transportation electrification, equity, and decarbonization goals.
The program is structured in two application rounds. Round 1 applications opened March-May 2025, with utility engagement occurring June-August 2025. Round 2 applications are scheduled for September 8 through October 3, 2025, with utility engagement running October-December 2025. Final site selection is targeted for December 2025. Construction and installation are planned for Q1-Q2 2026, with ongoing maintenance and data collection continuing through Q4 2026. Site hosts must allow 24/7 access, coordinate on permitting and site logistics, clear snow, and report maintenance needs promptly.
The program provides comprehensive support including hardware, software selection, transformers for dedicated power sources, and a full-service maintenance agreement with a leading EV charger service provider offering 24/7 support at no cost to the host for the first five years through 2026. Site hosts own the stations and all charging revenue. Through 2026, the program sets electricity rates to ensure affordability; after that, site hosts determine pricing with program guidance. DCFC technology enables vehicles to charge to 80% in 20-45 minutes. Applications from Boston and Metro North areas will be prioritized in Round 2. The program is managed by CALSTART in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Energy, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and Better Together Brain Trust.
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