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California’s $55M Fast Charge Project covers up to 100% of DC fast charger costs. Prioritizing tribal, disadvantaged, and low-income areas, it aims to expand statewide charging access and speed the shift to zero-emission vehicles.

A proposed federal flat tax would charge EV owners $250 and hybrid owners $100 annually—regardless of usage. This regressive policy makes EV drivers pay over 3× more than average gas drivers, hitting low-mileage users and seniors especially hard. Experts urge a fair, mileage-based reform instead of penalizing clean transportation choices.

A proposed federal $250 EV ownership tax is drawing criticism for being regressive and historically unprecedented. Unlike gas taxes, which scale with usage, this flat fee punishes even low-mileage EV users and compounds existing state-level costs. Experts argue it discourages clean vehicle adoption and fails to solve the real problem: the outdated federal gas tax. A fairer approach would tie road fees to usage, not ownership.

The White House has directed the Department of Transportation to disregard a GAO ruling that deemed the prior withholding of NEVI EV charging funds unlawful. In a letter from OMB, officials defended the legality of DOT's funding pause and criticized the GAO's interpretation. This clash highlights ongoing tensions over executive authority in climate infrastructure policy.

New Jersey provides robust EV support through rebates, utility charger incentives, and off-peak charging credits. Though the Charge Up rebate is temporarily paused, residents can still save with up to $1,500 for charger installations, TOU rate credits, and a $250 state rebate on home chargers. These programs help lower EV ownership and charging costs across the state.

Massachusetts provides generous EV incentives, including up to $3,500 in rebates through MOR-EV, stackable income-based bonuses, and utility rebates for home charger installations. Residents also benefit from time-of-use electricity rates and monthly bill credits, making EV ownership more affordable across the state.