The Trump Administration Tried to Stop the National EV Charging Program. It Has Kept Rolling Along Anyway.
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- Sierra Club reports NEVI spending rose to $94 million in 2025, more than double the $44 million spent in 2024.
- Trump froze the $5 billion NEVI funding, prompting a lawsuit that a federal judge lifted on Jan 23, ordering the money to be released.
- Pennsylvania led state allocations with $16.2 million, reflecting early proposal submissions and making it the top recipient of NEVI funds.
- NEVI still has $2.7 billion available, with over 95% unspent as of end‑2025.
Why it matters: State governments gain $94 million of EV‑charging spend, while the federal freeze leaves 95% of $2.7 billion unused, delaying nationwide charger rollout and slowing EV adoption.
