News Summary

The Trump administration has halted funding and ordered states to stop a $5 billion program aimed at building a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network. This program, part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI), was initiated under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bridge gaps in the EV charging infrastructure across the United States. Despite being approved by Congress and supported by high standards set by the Department of Transportation and Energy, the program’s future is now uncertain. The Federal Highway Administration’s memo suspends any state plans approved by the Biden administration until further notice. Legal challenges are anticipated as states are urged to continue their projects until new guidance is issued. This move is part of a broader rollback of EV policies by the Trump administration, which has also targeted other initiatives aimed at increasing the adoption of electric vehicles.