"DETROIT — Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S.
In a letter Thursday night, the Trump administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure, funds they were allocated under former President Joe Biden. Trump has slammed federal funding for electric vehicle chargers as “an incredible waste of taxpayer dollars.”
The administration may need an act of Congress for this, and it’s unclear there will be one. Industry leaders say customer demand will continue to drive growth in the charging network, regardless of federal funding.
The Tesla Supercharger network — led by CEO Elon Musk, now a prominent member of Trump’s inner circle — itself has received millions of dollars through the program that was just halted. But it also has a massive footprint of chargers across the country. Tesla will continue expanding its network regardless of federal money — and likely still benefit from its competitors receiving fewer funds."
Alexa St. John and Isabella O’Malley report for the Associated Press February 7, 2025.
SEE ALSO:
"How Trump Is Braking EV Charging" (E&E News)
"Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States" (New York Times)
"‘Just Causing Havoc’: Transportation Department Suspends EV Charger Program" (Washington Post)
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