Biden's EV Charger Plan Stalls Despite $7.5 Billion Allocation

Two years into the initiative, not a single charger has been built, raising questions about the feasibility of the administration's ambitious climate goals.

• President Biden's plan to build 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the U.S. has not yet resulted in a single charger being built, despite $7.5 billion being allocated for this purpose in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
• Only $101.5 million has been distributed for seven state National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) awards and just two projects, located in Columbus, Ohio, and Pittston, Pennsylvania, have begun construction.
• Car dealers have warned of waning interest in EVs and manufacturers are rethinking their EV strategies, with many dealers opposing any EV mandate, citing 'stalled' enthusiasm for EVs.
• Despite the lack of progress, the Biden administration remains committed to its goal of ensuring 50% of car purchases are electric by 2030, a key part of its climate agenda.
• States and the charger industry blame the delays mostly on the labyrinth of new contracting and performance requirements they have to navigate to receive federal funds.

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