RECHARGE Act

The RECHARGE Act (S 2653) requires the federal government to permit electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at rest areas along interstate highways. This directly affects EV drivers by addressing "range anxiety" on long trips, as it allows charging infrastructure at designated rest stops. The key provision amends highway law to explicitly authorize EV charging infrastructure (excluding other commercial activities) at these locations, while making minor technical adjustments to existing transportation programs related to natural gas refueling. The bill does not create new funding but changes where charging stations may be installed on the interstate system.