Daily EV news · US · 2 February 2026
Policy & Market
US Infrastructure Act's Ride and Drive Electric programme awards 46.5 million dollars to organisations and municipalities
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated 1.2 trillion dollars toward infrastructure investments, including electric vehicle charging. The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has awarded 46.5 million dollars through its Ride and Drive Electric programme to organisations and municipalities since fiscal year 2023. A report criticises the implementation, noting slow charger deployment and funding directed toward administrative efforts, planning initiatives, and advocacy organisations rather than physical infrastructure construction.
Why it matters
The allocation of federal EV infrastructure funds toward planning and advocacy rather than construction may affect the pace and nature of charging network deployment. Procurement professionals should monitor how IIJA grant priorities influence project timelines and the types of organisations competing for charging infrastructure work.