The Trump administration has suspended approval for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, halting funding that has significantly aided Tesla. This $5 billion initiative was intended to enhance the EV charging infrastructure across the US. The decision leaves states' plans in limbo and may hinder electric vehicle adoption amid ongoing concerns about charging accessibility. Tesla, a major NEVI beneficiary with $31 million in grants, could face setbacks. This shift aligns with Trump's intention to rollback federal support for electric vehicles, diverging from the Biden administration's infrastructure goals.
The memo stated leaders at the Transportation Department had 'decided to review the policies underlying' the implementation of the NEVI program, with updated guidance to follow.
The dismantling of the program will likely be a major blow to EV adoption in the US - and for Tesla, which has received substantial NEVI funding.
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