WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Zero Emission Transportation Association’s Executive Director, Albert Gore, issued the following statement today, following the release of interim final guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program by the Federal Highway Administration:

“The number of public charging connectors in the United States has more than doubled since 2021, and 2025 is projected to be the strongest year yet for EV charging infrastructure expansion, according to industry analysts. This is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to accelerate the installation of public charging. Still, much more work is needed to build a robust nationwide network to support America’s growing EV fleet. Initiatives like the NEVI program play an important role in this buildout. By empowering states to build charging based on their specific needs, NEVI helps fill in any gaps in the network. This will help to ensure that EV drivers can find charging when and where they need it.

“The new interim final guidance provides important regulatory certainty for the companies and state departments of transportation that are implementing this program on the ground. NEVI was designed for states to distribute funding based on their specific needs. Finalizing the guidance ensures that this important work will continue.”