United States: Recent Federal Legislation’s Impact on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Recent federal legislation seeks to address the ever-increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. On Nov. 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law. The IIJA specifically allocates $7.5 billion specifically for EV infrastructure programs and grants on a national level. In addition, on Nov. 19, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), which if successful in becoming law, could provide additional grants and tax incentives for EV charging equipment and infrastructure. The following focuses on the EV infrastructure grants and programs under the IIJA, since it has already been signed into law.