Trump Administration Reportedly Shutting Down Federal EV Chargers

The General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency responsible for managing government buildings, is reportedly planning to shut down all federal electric vehicle (EV) chargers, according to a report by The Verge. The move would impact hundreds of charging stations with approximately 8,000 charging plugs used by federal employees and government-owned vehicles. A source familiar with the situation told The Verge that federal employees will be given official guidance next week to shut down charging stations. Some regional offices have already received instructions to take their EV chargers offline.

Federal Centers Begin Disabling Charging Stations

This week, Colorado Public Radio reported that the Denver Federal Center had received internal communication indicating that charging stations on-site would be shut down. The email reportedly stated that the stations were deemed “not mission critical”, justifying their removal. The broader policy shift aligns with the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce government expenditures on renewable energy initiatives. The administration has previously cut back on federal support for EV infrastructure, including reducing funding for programs that once provided financial assistance to Tesla and other EV manufacturers.

Policy Shift Raises Concerns Over EV Adoption

The potential shutdown of federal EV chargers has sparked concerns about government sustainability goals and the future of federal fleet electrification. The federal government had previously made efforts to transition to electric vehicles as part of climate-conscious policies, but recent decisions signal a shift in priorities. The GSA has not yet issued an official statement regarding the reported shutdown. TechCrunch has reached out to the agency for comment, but no response has been provided as of now.

The removal of these EV chargers could have long-term implications on the adoption of electric vehicles within the federal workforce, potentially slowing progress toward clean energy transportation.

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