Executive Summary
This report assesses the progress that states have made in delivering electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to the American public under three major federally funded programs: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, the Clean Ports Program (CPP), and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program.
The report is intended to provide a clear baseline of state performance — highlighting where progress is being made, where it is lagging, and what actions states can take to accelerate delivery. It also fills a growing gap in public reporting and oversight created by the Trump administration, while offering key recommendations to help states improve implementation of these programs.
The data shows that state progress has been slow to start but is now accelerating, even in the face of repeated federal efforts to block or undermine these programs. In fact, those efforts appear to have sharpened state focus and galvanized action. At the same time, a substantial majority of available funds remain unspent, and much of the charging network has yet to be built.
States are beginning to deliver, but far more must be done. Leading states have developed effective approaches and best practices that are already driving progress and can be replicated elsewhere. States should move quickly to obligate funds, strengthen coordination across agencies, utilities, and regulators, and set clear timelines and accountability measures to accelerate deployment. They should also build for the future — deploying higher-capacity infrastructure now to meet growing demand — and ensure strong executive leadership and public engagement to keep projects moving.