Most of $4.4 billion meant for national EV charging network “unspent” after 4 years

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Feb 3
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OK Energy Today

February 3, 2026

Remember the $4.4 billion Congress approved during the Biden administration to create electric vehicle charging stations on U.S. highways?

A recent report revealed only 2 percent set aside four years ago has been spent. Oklahoma, while not among the five states that have spent none of the money, is close to joining the ranks of Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada and Wyoming.

The funding came under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program and according to a report by E&E News, states have asked the federal government to reimburse them for only $94 million. It cited data from the Federal Highway Administration, which oversees the NEVI program.

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