The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the suspension of approvals for state plans under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, effectively pausing the rollout of federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging projects. FHWA is updating the NEVI Formula Program Guidance to align with the priorities of the Trump administration. This means that states can no longer receive approval for new charging infrastructure plans, and federal funds allocated for these projects will not be distributed until further notice. The NEVI program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, was intended to create a nationwide network of EV chargers.
The announcement leaves states without clear guidance on when or if the $5 billion program will resume. So far, it has been reported that about $3.2 billion of that total has been awarded.
AGC has previously reported on attempts by the Trump administration to withhold funds which were blocked by the courts. Since the Trump administration is claiming this is just a pause, while they update the program guidance, it could make it more difficult to challenge this particular pause in court. As always, AGC will keep you updated on the latest. If any of your projects have been impacted due to funding pauses or suspensions, please let AGC know.
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