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New EV Charger Rule Risks Funding and Expansion

2/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation now requires EV chargers be built entirely from U.S. parts to qualify for federal funding.
Critics, including industry leaders, say the 100% domestic sourcing rule will slow charging-station expansion because current manufacturing cannot meet the standard.
Advocates warn the rule could stall the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and jeopardize funding for states like Georgia, which expected $134 million for new charging stations.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation now requires EV chargers be built entirely from U.S. parts to qualify for federal funding.
Critics, including industry leaders, say the 100% domestic sourcing rule will slow charging-station expansion because current manufacturing cannot meet the standard.
Advocates warn the rule could stall the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and jeopardize funding for states like Georgia, which expected $134 million for new charging stations.