Claims of $7.5 Billion Spent on 8 EV Chargers Debunked by Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg refutes false claims about federal spending on electric vehicle chargers, clarifying the program's progress and funding structure.

The $7.5 billion allocated through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is for a nationwide EV charging network by 2030, not an amount already spent.
As of now, 214 chargers are operational across 12 states, with nearly 25,000 projects underway, according to federal officials.
Funds from the NEVI program are distributed to states, which are responsible for building the chargers, with most projects planned for the latter half of the decade.
Criticism of the program's slow rollout has been directed at both state-level implementation challenges and the complexity of federal funding requirements.
Buttigieg and federal agencies emphasize that the program is on track, with funding also supporting underserved communities and existing charger repairs.