US court permanently blocks federal freeze on $5 billion NEVI charging programme
By Eve
A federal district judge in Washington has entered final judgment protecting the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programme across all 50 states, ordering that $5 billion in funds be made available after the Department of Transportation illegally froze disbursements in February 2025. The NEVI programme, part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, has already seen several charging stations open, with projects at various stages of completion nationwide.
Why it matters: The ruling secures continued federal funding for state EV charging buildouts, ensuring procurement pipelines remain active for charge point operators and contractors already working on NEVI projects. The permanent protection removes uncertainty for firms bidding on or delivering the remaining $5 billion in infrastructure work.