US EditionTrump administration moves to restrict federal funds for EV chargers
The Trump administration's new rule demands 100% U.S.-made parts for federally funded EV chargers, while Congress cut over $800 million from charger funding, risking delays and program setbacks.
- Recently, the Trump administration was directed to cancel funds for California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota, while Congress rescinded more than $800 million in charger funding affecting Texas and Florida.
- The NEVI program was set up under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to give states $2.5 billion, with 17 states suing last year over withheld funds, and a judge ordered release.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week announced a stricter domestic-content rule replacing the 55% domestic-parts standard with a 100% U.S. parts requirement, which industry experts say may cause supply disruptions and higher costs.
- Observers say the funding cuts and regulatory shifts could hobble NEVI, with congressional rescissions and DOT rule changes creating obstacles despite court wins; reduced deployment would hurt drivers taking long trips and drivers without home charging after adding more than 18,000 new fast-charging ports last year.
- Since his first day back in the White House, Trump has targeted cleaner car policies, revoked the 2030 EV sales target, and eliminated federal tax credits up to $7,500, prompting industry concerns.
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