Trump Administration Unfreezes EV Charger Funding | JQJO

After a six-month freeze and legal challenges, the Trump administration resumed funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The administration, initially opposed to the program, cited respect for Congressional authority. New guidance streamlines the process by removing Biden-era requirements concerning community engagement, labor standards, and charger placement. While some celebrate the simplified process, others criticize the delay and removal of already-completed work. The program aims to install high-speed EV chargers nationwide, but its slow rollout continues to be a concern.