US freezes future of electric vehicles: government vehicle and charger network dismantled

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to dismantle its electric vehicle charging infrastructure and get rid of its electric vehicle fleet.

An internal email, reported by Colorado Public Radio, indicates that the decision aligns with the “current administration,” which views GSA charging stations as “non-mission critical.” The email also details the process for canceling contracts and shutting down stations. Additionally, the GSA webpage dedicated to fleet electrification has been taken down.

Specifically, the plan, which The Verge has seen, is intended to close the 8,000 electric vehicle charging stations, which until now were used by both government and employee electric vehicles. In addition, there is also the intention to eliminate the fleet of electric vehicles, although at the moment it has not been determined whether these vehicles will be sold or stored.

"GSA is working on a timeline for canceling the current network contracts that keep EV chargers operating. Once those contracts are canceled, the stations will be taken out of service and 'turned off at the switch,'" the email continues. "Other chargers will be shut down starting next week."

This change follows the Biden administration’s 2021 executive order setting a goal of 100% of federal fleet purchases being zero-emission by 2035. However, in January, the new Donald Trump administration froze funding for the national charging network, and the 2021 executive order setting emissions targets and standards for electric vehicles was revoked .

There has also been interest in reducing tax credits for electric vehicles . These moves come amid broader cuts to plans for a national electric vehicle charging network and restrictions on electric vehicle purchases by the federal government.

The GSA has not yet officially confirmed these reports.