Trump administration's EV rollback could cost taxpayers billions

The Trump administration is shutting down federal electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and may sell off thousands of government-owned EVs, a move that could cost the government up to $1 billion.

David Ferris reports for E&E News.

In short:

The General Services Administration (GSA) is disconnecting EV charging stations, deeming them nonessential, despite a $300 million investment in infrastructure under the Biden administration.
The federal government bought 25,000 EVs in recent years; selling them prematurely could result in a $225 million loss, and replacing them with gas-powered vehicles could cost another $700 million.
The administration is also halting highway charging station construction and attempting to rescind grants for EV and battery factories.

Key quote:

“I think the word ‘unprecedented’ would be appropriate here.”

— Former Biden White House climate official

Why this matters:

Dismantling EV infrastructure could set back federal electrification efforts and increase long-term costs. EVs were meant to reduce government fuel expenses and emissions, aligning with broader climate goals. Removing charging stations and switching back to gas-powered vehicles may lead to higher fuel costs, increased emissions, and financial losses from selling nearly new EVs at a fraction of their purchase price.

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Trump administration's EV rollback could cost taxpayers billions

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