Sixteen states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration for withholding over $2 billion in EV charging funds allocated by Congress, arguing this violates legal obligations and hampers efforts to combat climate change and promote clean transportation. The lawsuit highlights ongoing conflicts over EV policies and infrastructure funding, with the Trump administration having previously halted spending and rolled back Biden-era EV initiatives, amid slowing EV sales and industry shifts.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has decided not to renew its contract with Tesla for 64 Supercharger stations, replacing them with universal EV chargers from Applegreen Electric, citing a move towards a sole third-party provider, which Tesla criticizes as a setback for EV adoption in the state.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $623 million in grants to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 22 states and Puerto Rico, aiming to address the growing popularity of EVs. With a goal of installing half a million EV chargers by 2030, the Biden Administration sees charging infrastructure as crucial for widespread EV adoption. Tesla leads the market, outselling major car manufacturers, but concerns remain about access to charging, particularly for those in apartments or townhomes. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, aims to ensure convenient and reliable charging access for all, with grants already allocated to various regions across the U.S.
The Council of the EU has passed a new regulation aimed at expanding the EV charging infrastructure along Europe's main highways, reducing range anxiety for electric vehicle (EV) owners. The law requires fast charging stations offering at least 150kW of power to be installed every 60km along the EU's main transport corridor by the end of 2025. It also mandates that charging stations along the most important roads should be capable of at least 400kW of total output by the same deadline. The regulation aims to make EV charging more convenient, with ad-hoc payments accepted via cards or contactless devices, and clear pricing and availability information provided. The new law is part of the EU's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality.
SAE International has announced that it will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector, following the switch from the SAE J1772 Combo charging standard. This decision comes after several automakers and charging equipment manufacturers expressed their intention to adopt the NACS connector design. SAE and CharIn will assist in making NACS a new standard, with the goal of providing certainty, expanded choice, reliability, and convenience to manufacturers and suppliers. The standardization process will ensure interoperability and address concerns such as voltage and vehicle-to-grid applications. The development of the SAE NACS connector standard will be expedited, potentially ready by 2025, and will be a priority alongside cybersecurity and reliability of charging infrastructure.
Tesla is set to open part of its Supercharging network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Canada later this year, with the pilot program expected to gradually expand across the country and include hundreds of charging stalls by the end of 2025. The move comes as the Canadian government announces plans to install nearly 3,000 new EV chargers across Ontario. Tesla will retrofit its existing Supercharging stalls with the Magic Dock built-in CCS1 adapter to allow non-Tesla EVs to use the network. Ford's recent announcement of a shift to Tesla's North American Charging Standard may also bring more brands on board.
