States Sue Trump Administration Over Withheld $2 Billion in Electric Vehicle Charging Funds

Sixteen states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration for allegedly withholding $2.15 billion in federal funding intended for electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs.

The lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully halted state spending on EV charging funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, despite a prior judge's order.

This legal challenge arises as the Trump administration aims to relax vehicle emissions standards and eliminate EV credits, reversing previous administration policies.

The dispute occurs amid slowing U.S. EV sales, driven by consumer concerns over charging availability and high prices, prompting automakers to adjust strategies.

President Trump ended the Biden administration's 50% EV sales target by 2030, often noting that only a fraction of obligated federal charging funds have been spent.