EV charging stations are coming to highways across all 50 states

It will soon be easier to charge your electric car. Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico will be included in the expansion of electric vehicle charging.

The plan, dubbed the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, is expected to cover some 75,000 miles of highway across the country. The funding covers 80 percent of the installation costs, with states and private entities covering the rest.

The green light will allow the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to ramp up their work to build out EV charging networks that will make driving an EV more convenient and affordable for their residents. The Federal Highway Administration will continue to work closely with States as we implement historic funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure law to bring President Biden's vision for a national electric vehicle network to communities across America.

There are no estimates of how many new charging stations will be created, but they will need to meet certain requirements, such as type of charging and proximity to a major highway.

There are barriers to entry for car owners who want to buy electric vehicles. It's possible that more people will make the switch if there's more charging in more communities. It would be great for those who already own an EV. There are a lot of deserts that are waiting to be charged.

"We have approved plans for all 50 States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia to help ensure that Americans in every part of the country can be positioned to unlocked the savings and benefits of electric vehicles," said U.S. transportation secretary

Roughly 46,000 charging stations currently exist in the U.S., compared to around 150,000 gas stations, so it won't be enough for vehicle owners to completely transition away from gas and diesel.