US EditionEV Chargers Still Scarce as States Leave Most Federal Money on the Table
The Sierra Club said 96% of congressionally allocated EV charging funds remain unspent despite 18,000 new fast-charging ports opening in 2025.
- According to a new Sierra Club report, states more than doubled their progress implementing the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program in 2025, though more than 96% of available funds remain unspent.
- President Donald Trump's administration froze the program in February 2025, prompting a coalition of twenty states to file lawsuits that secured continued funding through a January 2026 court order.
- Nationwide, more than 18,000 new fast-charging ports were installed in 2025, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Texas, and Colorado ranking as the top five states for operational NEVI stations.
- Despite prior agency interference, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated earlier this year that the administration updated guidance to 'slash red tape' and accelerate installations.
- Amid stretched budgets, Katherine García, Director of the Clean Transportation For All Campaign, urged states to act efficiently, warning governors cannot afford to leave federal funding on the table.
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EV chargers still scarce as states leave most federal money on the table
As Americans consider whether to switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles, a new report shows the nations EV infrastructure is developing more slowly than expected.The Sierra Club found that 96% of the funds Congress allocated in 2021 and 2022 to support the U.S. EV charging network remain unspent. While about one-third of the money has been obligated, meaning committed to specific projects, roughly two-thirds is still available.The Nat…
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NEVI EV charger rollout sped up in 2025, still not fast enough due to roadblocks
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