Trump Administration’s 100% “Buy America” EV Charging Requirement Is Anti-EV Policy - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion federal initiative established under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop reliable, high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along U.S. highways. The administration imposed a 100% “Buy America” requirement on EV charging infrastructure, which critics argue is counterproductive to EV adoption. Legal challenges ensued after the Trump administration abruptly froze the NEVI program in February 2025, delaying its implementation. On January 23, 2026, U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin ruled that the Trump administration violated federal law by freezing the NEVI program, permanently barring the Department of Transportation from withdrawing funds, canceling or revising state implementation plans, or interfering with the program. The lawsuit was initiated by 17 states and supported by a coalition of environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club, NRDC, and others, who played a crucial role in