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Repealing the NEVI/grant program reduces federal spending and administrative burdens and gives states more flexibility, but it removes a key federal funding stream that would slow public EV charging deployment, risk stranded projects and local budget strain, and likely delay emissions and EV adoption benefits.
Taxpayers: Federal spending commitments are reduced because the NEVI/grant program is repealed, modestly lowering near-term federal outlays.
State and local governments: Gain greater flexibility to redirect federal resources away from EV charging projects they did not prioritize.
Federal administration and employees (FHWA): Face a lower administrative burden and fewer programs to manage after statutory repeal and cleanup of obsolete cross-references.
State and local governments: Lose a federal funding source for EV charging and fueling infrastructure projects, which may strand planned projects or force local budgets to cover costs.
Drivers and EV owners: Will face slower expansion of public EV charging infrastructure as NEVI and related funding are terminated, delaying convenient charging and reducing incentives to adopt EVs.
General public and communities: Slower EV adoption and reduced national charging network support could delay emissions reductions and associated environmental benefits.
Based on analysis of 3 sections of legislative text.
Terminates the federal EV charging and fueling infrastructure grant program, removes related statutory provisions, rescinds unobligated NEVI funds, and bars program spending.
Introduced February 20, 2025 by Joni Ernst · Last progress February 20, 2025
Terminates the federal electric vehicle (EV) charging and fueling infrastructure grant program created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, removes its statutory references, rescinds any unobligated formula-program funds, and bars use of funds to carry out that program. The repeal and fund rescission take effect on the date of enactment and stop future federal support and formula allocations tied to that program.