Biden's EV charging goals face delays as only 4 states build stations so far

Only 4 states (Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Hawaii) have opened EV charging stations funded by Biden's $5B infrastructure program, despite a goal to build 500,000 chargers by 2030.

175,000 public EV charging ports exist now, but estimates show 1.2 million may be needed by 2030 to meet climate goals. Range anxiety still deters EV adoption.

Ohio was an early state to open a station, showing bipartisan support. But building stations nationwide faces delays like permitting, approvals, electrical upgrades.

Meeting charging needs may cost California $50 billion by 2035. Stations prioritize shopping centers and roads to ease long-distance travel worries.

An Indianapolis man drove his new Ford Mustang Mach-E EV to Ohio, paying $20 for a 30-minute charge at the new public station along his trip. He said more infrastructure is needed but likes the charging break.