Archive · 17 Dec 2025
16 States Sue Trump Over EV Funding Freeze
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration because they stopped giving money for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The states say Congress promised them over $2 billion for these programs, but the Trump administration is not releasing the funds.
The states argue that this will slow down the fight against pollution and climate change, and it will make it harder for people to access clean transportation.
The Trump administration has been against EVs and has changed many rules that were put in place by the previous president, Joe Biden, to support cleaner cars.
The lawsuit comes at a time when EV sales have slowed down in the US, and automakers like Ford and Honda are reducing their EV plans.
16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over the withholding of $2 billion in EV charging funding.
The lawsuit targets the Charging and Fuelling Infrastructure Grant programme ($1.8 billion) and the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator ($350 million).
The states argue that the Trump administration's actions will hinder the fight against air pollution and climate change, and slow down innovation and green job creation.
The Trump administration has rolled back several EV-friendly policies implemented under the Biden administration, including tax incentives and tailpipe emissions rules.
EV sales have slowed in the US, with the average price of a new EV being $58,638 compared to $49,814 for a new vehicle overall.
- Who
- 16 states and the District of Columbia, led by California and Colorado
- What
- Sue the Trump administration over the withholding of $2 billion in EV charging funding
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- US District Court for the Western District of Washington
- Why
- To challenge the Trump administration's decision to withhold funding for EV charging infrastructure
- Funding Amount
- $2 billion
- Programmes Affected
- Charging and Fuelling Infrastructure Grant, Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator
- States Involved
- 16 states and the District of Columbia
- Lead States
- California and Colorado
- Average EV Price
- $58,638
- Average New Vehicle Price
- $49,814
- Date of Lawsuit
- December 17, 2025
