- NEVI funds already allocated to states cannot be easily reclaimed – $3 billion impact
- There has been no direct federal instruction to slow or halt ongoing NEVI projects; the funds will likely remain available unless Congress acts to change them.
- While the executive order presents challenges, most federal support for EV charging will remain intact, with further clarity expected in the coming weeks.
Understanding the implications of Trump’s Energy Order on EV charging and NEVI funding

The recent executive order under President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy initiative has raised some critical questions about its potential impact on the electric vehicle (EV) market, particularly on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and its funding. In response, we’ve been in close discussions with both state and federal officials to understand how this order could affect ongoing projects and future funding opportunities. While the situation is still developing, here’s what we know so far…
NEVI funds obligated to States are not “unspent”
Over $3 billion in NEVI funding has already been allocated to the States, and this money has been obligated for use in EV charging infrastructure projects. This means that it cannot be easily undone or reclaimed without the support of the Congress, despite any executive orders issued.

Discussions with State and Federal Officials to clarify the order’s intent
In the past few days, we have been in discussions with state and federal government officials to better understand the implications of the executive order on NEVI funding, especially since these funds have already been allocated. Currently, it appears that local Departments of Transportation (DoTs) have not been informed about this change. Additionally, we have not received any direct communication from the federal government instructing us to slow down or stop any ongoing NEVI award projects.
Legal landscape and continued availability of NEVI funds
Although it is difficult to predict the next actions of the executive branch, without an act of Congress, NEVI funds will ultimately remain available to fund much-needed charger installations. Additionally, there are still other tax credits and incentive programs outside of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provided by state governments and public utilities, which remain in place to support the EV charging infrastructure.

Congress will need to act for significant changes
To make any substantial changes to the funding or provisions for EV chargers, Congress would need to intervene. Specifically, they would need to reverse or undo the charger funding provisions in the IRA, IIJA, and other related laws.
What’s next for NEVI funding?
While President Trump’s executive order may appear challenging for those seeking NEVI funds, our current understanding is that the majority of federal support for EV charging infrastructure will remain available. The funds allocated to date are unlikely to be retracted, and the programs established by the IRA and IIJA are still operational, provided there is no Congressional action to change them.
We’ll continue monitoring the situation closely and anticipate further updates regarding the status of current funding programs in the coming weeks.