New Buy America requirements and other stipulations are slowing the process for accessing federal funds.
According to a Sierra Club analysis, 96% of funds allocated in 2021 and 2022 for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program are still unspent, reports Justin Boggs for Scripps News.
"While about one-third of the money has been 'obligated,' meaning committed to specific projects, roughly two-thirds is still available," Boggs explains. The Trump administration has created new rules requiring that EV charges be produced in the United States, making it harder for states to purchase equipment. "Despite the hurdles, 2025 was the biggest year yet for EV charger installations, with 18,000 new fast public chargers coming online, the Sierra Club said."
According to Boggs, "Most EV owners charge their vehicles at home overnight, depending on the type of charger. Public fast chargers—capable of recharging an EV in about an hour—remain limited and can cost more per fill-up than gasoline. They are most commonly used by drivers on road trips."
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