The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Trump administration, has issued a directive suspending all state plans for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
Funded through the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Act, The $5 billion NEVI program was designed to expand EV charging infrastructure across the U.S. Unlike most federal grant programs that automatically allocate funds based on statutory formulas, NEVI requires states to submit detailed plans outlining how they intend to use the funds. These plans must be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) before states can commit funds to projects.
The new FHWA leadership has decided to review the policies governing the NEVI program, rescinding the most recent guidance issued on June 11, 2024, as well as all previous versions. As a result, the approval of all state EV infrastructure deployment plans has been immediately suspended. No new obligations can occur under the program until updated guidance is issued and states submit revised plans for approval. However, previously committed funds will still be reimbursed to avoid financial disruptions.
This decision effectively pauses further expansion of federally funded EV charging networks until the Trump administration revises NEVI program rules and requirements. States will not be penalized for failing to implement previously approved plans during this suspension.
