Daily EV news · US · 21 September 2026
EV Charging
Pennsylvania deploys $32 million federal funding for 50 mile interstate EV charging network
Pennsylvania has opened its 50th electric vehicle charging station in the Harrisburg area and has 38 additional sites under construction, backed by $32 million in federal funding. The state is building a network along its interstate system with stations spaced every 50 miles, guided by public consultation emphasising convenience and accessibility at shopping, work and recreation destinations.
Why it matters
The 50 mile spacing standard and focus on high footfall locations signals predictable procurement opportunities for CPOs and contractors across Pennsylvania's interstate corridors. Federal funding at this scale creates a replicable blueprint for other states planning similar rollout programmes.
Pennsylvania allocates $32 million federal funding for 80 to 85 EV chargers in eastern communities
Pennsylvania's Shapiro Administration announced $32 million in NEVI funding for eastern Pennsylvania, expected to deliver 80 to 85 charging stations in community locations including grocery stores, businesses, medical offices, libraries and places of worship. The allocation is part of a statewide $108 million investment in public charging infrastructure, with federal funding covering up to 80% of project costs. The state opened its fiftieth federally funded EV charging station in Bethlehem on Friday.
Why it matters
The shift from highway corridors to community charging creates procurement opportunities across retail, healthcare and civic sectors, with 80% federal cost coverage lowering barriers to entry. The 80 to 85 station pipeline in eastern Pennsylvania alone signals substantial near term RFP activity for CPOs and installers serving non-traditional charging venues.
Trump froze $5 billion NEVI programme but Pennsylvania opened three stations as states sued
President Trump directed the US Department of Transportation to suspend the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programme in January 2025, after it had reached 61 operating charging ports by July 2024 and had another 2,500 in development. Despite the freeze, Pennsylvania opened three more NEVI funded stations on 26 February 2025, bringing the state's total to eight, while a coalition of states challenged the move in court. The programme, created under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was designed to support a coordinated nationwide buildout of public fast charging stations along highways and major travel corridors.
Why it matters
The suspension creates immediate uncertainty for CPOs and contractors working on 2,500 NEVI projects already in development, potentially stalling procurement pipelines and site delivery schedules. Pennsylvania's decision to proceed with openings despite the federal freeze signals that some state level funding streams may continue, offering a fragmented path forward for suppliers with existing contracts.
Policy & Market
California signs six bills to streamline EV charger deployment and expand zero-emission vehicle access
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of six bills (SB 969, SB 1283, AB 1820, SB 1213, SB 1267, and SB 615) aimed at accelerating California's transition to electric transportation. The legislation cuts red tape for charger deployment, supports charging access in residential areas, strengthens transparency for zero-emission truck incentives, and prioritises renewable energy storage components such as solar canopies and on-site battery storage at charging stations. Senate Majority Leader Angelique Ashby highlighted that SB 1283 will help electric vehicle infrastructure reach rural locations by streamlining renewable energy storage integration.
Why it matters
The regulatory changes reduce permitting barriers and clarify incentive structures, potentially speeding project timelines for charge point operators and developers working in California. Prioritisation of on-site renewable storage may shift procurement specifications and site design requirements for new installations.