US fast-charging ports grew 30% in 2025 despite Trump administration funding blocks and new Buy America rules
By Eve
The United States added more than 18,000 new fast-charging ports in 2025, a 30% year-over-year increase, according to data firm Paren. However, the Trump administration has withheld charger funding from Democratic-controlled states, Congress has cut separate infrastructure budgets, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week mandated that chargers must now be fully American-made, a requirement expected to delay future installations. EV adoption rates remained flat compared to 2024.
Why it matters: The 30% surge in fast-charging infrastructure demonstrates strong underlying demand for charging work, but new Buy America mandates and selective federal funding freezes create immediate procurement uncertainty. CPOs and contractors face tighter supply-chain constraints and potential project delays as they navigate stricter domestic-content rules.