States Proceed to Make Progress on EV Charging Infrastructure

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Sierra Membership Urges Congress to Reauthorize EV Charging Program in Upcoming Funding Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nationwide electrical automobile (EV) charging community is making tangible progress: Texas just lately awarded $226 million for 321 new charging stations funded by way of the Nationwide Electrical Automobile Infrastructure (NEVI) program; Arizona simply opened its first three federally funded  fast-charging stations, with dozens extra deliberate statewide; Colorado awarded over $23 million in federal and state-funded grants so as to add 270 fast-charging stations throughout the state; and EV charging at business websites in Hawaii greater than doubled within the first half of 2026, with most of the new installations positioned at NEVI stations.

For the reason that Trump administration’s illegal freeze of the NEVI program was lifted following profitable litigation by Sierra Membership, its companions, and a coalition of states, lots of of tens of millions of {dollars} in NEVI funding have been dedicated to charging initiatives.

These current developments are emblematic of progress throughout the nation and underscore the significance of sustaining federal assist for the NEVI program as Congress negotiates its subsequent transportation funding bundle.

Sierra Membership Clear Transportation for All Director Katherine García launched the next assertion: 

“Constructing out and increasing the EV charging community is crucial for giving drivers the arrogance to modify to EVs powered by low cost electrical energy. Because of NEVI, drivers throughout the nation are capable of cost their automobiles and keep away from record-high gasoline costs. As lawmakers start negotiating the subsequent extension of the Infrastructure Funding and Jobs Act, Congress should reauthorize and fund the NEVI program to make sure states can proceed to broaden a handy charging community.”