From Jalopnik · Kiran Menon · · 1m 20s
Federal EV Tax Breaks Vanished
Tax credits for electric vehicles ended but taxpayer dollars still fund charging stations.
In brief
Tax credits for electric vehicles ended but taxpayer dollars still fund charging stations. The U.S. federal EV tax credit expired after September 30, 2025, but states continue to receive $5 billion for building charging infrastructure under the NEVI program. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
EV Tax Credits Ended
The federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
NEVI Program Suspended
The Trump administration suspended the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in February 2025, which provided states with up to 80% funding for EV chargers.
Court Blocks Suspension
A U.S. District Judge Tana Lin issued a preliminary injunction in June 2025, temporarily blocking the funding freeze for 14 states that sued.
Revised NEVI Guidelines
The Department of Transportation revised NEVI rules in August 2025 to slash red tape, allowing states to decide charging station spacing and eliminating consumer protection requirements.
Final Ruling on Funds
Judge Tana Lin ruled in January 2026 that the administration unlawfully withheld $2.7 billion in NEVI funds, permanently barring future withholding.
States Push Alternative Investments
States like Florida argue flying cars are a better investment than EV charging infrastructure, as the administration seeks to cancel $2.7 billion in unobligated NEVI funds.
The main idea
The U.S. federal EV tax credit expired after September 30, 2025, but states continue to receive $5 billion for building charging infrastructure under the NEVI program.
