National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

(a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain available until expended, for the National Electric Vehicle Formula Program described in paragraph (2) of the matter under the heading highway infrastructure program under the heading Federal Highway Administration under the heading Department of Transportation in title VIII of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58; 135 Stat. 1421) (commonly known as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program) (referred to in this section as the program), of which— (1) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 shall be used to carry out section 25006 of that Act (23 U.S.C. 151 note; Public Law 117–58); and (2) $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 shall be for administration of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. (b) Requirements (1) In general For the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, as part of the plan submitted by each State in carrying out the program, each State shall include the strategy of the State— (A) to have completed any applicable infrastructure investments for the alternative fueling corridors in the State, which may include publicly available charging infrastructure not funded under the program or otherwise operated by a private entity; (B) to review and report existing charging infrastructure to best understand any needed maintenance, repairs, or upgrades to ensure the infrastructure is in working order and can support the traveling public; (C) to review and report on efforts to ensure signage, mapping, and consumer education to ensure the awareness of charging infrastructure by road users; (D) after completing investments under subparagraph (A)— (i) to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period to address the remaining needs of the underserved in urban and other non-rural communities; (ii) to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period to address the remaining needs of underserved rural communities; (iii) to use not less than 20 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period for planning and support for the development and deployment of charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles; and (iv) to use not more than 10 percent of the amounts allocated to the State during the period for issues relating to workforce and safety of electric vehicles, such as workforce training, recruitment, planning with local governments, and safety planning and preparations with law enforcement and first responders; and (E) in carrying out subparagraph (D), to create opportunities for individual communities, nonprofits, or private sector applicants to apply for individual subgrants to address public-facing charging needs for the residents, customers, or workers of those entities. (2) Waiver The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, may waive 1 or more requirements under paragraph (1) with respect to 1 or more States if the Joint Office determines that there would be significant challenges or if a requirement would not be feasible. (3) Use of funds for grid upgrades In carrying out the program, a State may use not more than 20 percent of the amounts apportioned to the State for energy grid upgrades to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (4) Updates In carrying out the program, the Secretary of Transportation shall review, and update as appropriate, regulations to carry out the program to include updated standards, including standards to support charging for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and that recognize the distinct business case of fleet charging. (c) Annual reports (1) In general Not later than June 1 of each year, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the program, including, for the applicable period— (A) a description of the status of the plan of each State submitted in carrying out the program and whether the plan has been approved; (B) a description of the funds provided to each State under the program; (C) an identification of, for each State, charging infrastructure installed or repaired using funds under the program; and (D) the extent to which States have complied with subsections (b) and (d) and the status of implementation of those subsections. (2) Publication Not later than 30 days after the date on which a report is submitted under paragraph (1), the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation shall make the report publicly available on the website of the Joint Office. (d) Increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support tourism, including around airports (1) In general The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall, in carrying out the program, include consideration of increased adoption of electric vehicles at locations that support travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors, including around airports, including by— (A) requiring States and other recipients of funding under the program to provide planning for charging infrastructure that supports— (i) popular corridors for long-haul travel; (ii) popular destinations and attractions for tourists; (iii) electrification strategies for increased adoption of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure at and around medium hub airports and large hub airports (as those terms are defined in section 47102 of title 49, United States Code); (iv) the travel and tourism sectors, including rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and other similar shuttle services to expand the adoption of electric vehicles; (v) the outdoor recreation industry through the use of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, including at and around Federal sites and land managed by a Federal agency, including the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and other Federal land management agencies; and (vi) locations not more than 25 miles from Federal sites and land described in clause (v); and (B) emphasizing the importance of driver education on where and how to charge an electric vehicle when traveling within the State or locality. (2) Consultation In carrying out paragraph (1), the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall consult with travel and tourism industry stakeholders, including the private sector, State tourism offices, and destination marketing organizations. (3) Guidance The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shall issue guidance to clarify that funding under the program may be used to support highway and Interstate access and units of the National Park System, national forests, and other land and sites managed by a Federal land management agency.