- The Trump administration has ordered the shutdown of around 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at federal buildings and plans to offload newly purchased EVs, marking a significant shift from the Biden administration's push for electrification.
- The General Services Administration (GSA) has been instructed to disconnect and deactivate all non-mission-critical EV chargers, affecting federal employees who relied on these chargers and leading to confusion and dismay.
- This decision is part of a broader effort to reverse Biden-era climate policies, including halting new EV orders and pausing the installation of additional charging infrastructure, citing concerns over cost and practicality.
- Critics argue that the move undermines climate change efforts and could slow EV adoption nationwide, while supporters praise the administration for prioritizing fiscal responsibility and practicality, citing the high costs and limitations of EVs.
- The decision raises questions about the future of the federal fleet and could slow the growth of the EV market, which has relied on government support. The administration's selective endorsement of Tesla, despite halting broader EV adoption, has also sparked controversy.
In a dramatic policy reversal from the previous regime, the second Trump administration has ordered the shutdown of approximately 8,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at federal government buildings across the nation.
The General Services Administration (GSA), the agency responsible for managing federal buildings and a massive fleet of 650,000 vehicles, has been instructed to disconnect and deactivate all EV chargers deemed "not mission critical." While the term "mission critical" remains undefined, the directive has already led to the shutdown of chargers at major federal facilities, including the Denver Federal Center.
Aside from the shutdown of EV chargers, the GSA has also been instructed to offload newly purchased EVs from the federal fleet. The moves mark a stark departure from the Biden administration’s aggressive push toward electrification. Federal employees who relied on these chargers for their personal or government-owned EVs are left scrambling, with some reportedly "dismayed and shocked" by the sudden policy shift. (Related: Biden’s EV mandates: A tyrannical overreach on American freedom.)
Under former President Joe Biden, the federal government had set ambitious goals to transition its fleet to zero-emission vehicles, aiming for 100 percent electrification by 2035. The GSA had begun installing over 25,000 charging ports and ordered more than 58,000 EVs to meet these targets. However, the second Trump administration has now halted all new EV orders and paused the installation of additional charging infrastructure, citing concerns over cost and practicality.
Decision to shut down federal EV chargers garners mixed reactions
Critics argue that this decision undermines efforts to combat "climate change" and could slow the adoption of EVs nationwide. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and the federal fleet, with its 670,000 vehicles, plays a significant role in that equation.
Supporters of the move, however, applaud the administration for prioritizing fiscal responsibility and practicality. They argue that EVs remain prohibitively expensive, with limited range and charging infrastructure, making them ill-suited for many federal operations. The administration has long criticized EV mandates as burdensome and unrealistic, with President Donald Trump himself calling Biden's policies "insane" and economically destructive.
The decision to shut down EV chargers and offload federal EVs raises questions about the future of the government's fleet. Will the GSA replace these vehicles with gas-powered models, or will it simply reallocate older vehicles from retirement?
This policy shift also has broader implications for the EV industry. The Trump administration has already paused billions in federal funding for public EV charging infrastructure, including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Combined with the shutdown of federal chargers, these actions could slow the growth of the EV market, which has relied heavily on government support to expand. As the debate over electric cars continues, one thing is clear: the Trump administration is doubling down on its shift away from unreliable EVs.
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1 day ago
I couldn't own one of these things even if the government gave it to me. I wouldn't be able to stand looking like a fool!
2 days ago
Greenery ideations and visual auditory hallucinations kaput - fake to begin with. Another blessing in disguise, what a relief. Would be good to revisit with free energy one day.
2 days ago
To aid the "oil is power to control the people".
3 days ago
Frantic hyperventilation again. Is franticism a word? Could be a good marker for the first 100 days in the office. Musk is probably doing just the opposite - soul searching.