Rhode Island Becomes First State to Achieve “Built-Out” Status for Electric Vehicle Chargers Along Interstate Highways

Rhode Island has become the first state to achieve “built-out” status under the federal government’s $5 billion program to construct electric vehicle chargers along interstate highways. The state opened four new high-speed chargers at two park-and-rides along I-95, funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law. The designation allows Rhode Island to use the remaining funds to build chargers elsewhere. This milestone marks a significant milestone for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which has faced criticism for its slow rollout.