Biden's Electric Vehicle Charging Station Initiative Falls Short

Not a single electric vehicle charging station has been constructed in the two years since President Joe Biden allocated $7.5 billion for a national network of charging stations. Delays in the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program have been attributed to the red tape of contracting and performance requirements. The NEVI program aims to build fast chargers along major interstates, with chargers required to be built at least every 50 miles and operational 97 percent of the time. Only two charging stations have started construction so far, and industry insiders expect a surge of stations to break ground in early 2024. The delays could impact Biden's electric vehicle agenda and messaging during his 2024 reelection bid.