Elon Musk Criticizes Tesla's Exclusion From Federal EV Charger Subsidies

The U.S. Department of Transportation denied Tesla's request for funding to build an electric Semi charging corridor, despite Elon Musk's public stance against EV subsidies.

The Biden administration's Department of Transportation awarded $636 million for EV charging projects, but Tesla's $100 million proposal was rejected for the fourth time since 2023.
Tesla's proposed project, TESSERACT, aimed to establish a charging corridor for electric Semi trucks between California and Texas, featuring high-powered chargers open to all EVs.
Elon Musk, who has previously called for the elimination of EV subsidies, expressed frustration over Tesla's exclusion from the funding program on social media.
Critics highlight Tesla's reliance on past government subsidies for its success, contrasting Musk's current calls to end such programs.
Sean Duffy, Trump's Transportation Secretary nominee, advocates for EV owners paying road taxes to offset declining gas tax revenue but admitted challenges in implementing such a system.