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FHWA Proposes EV Charger Domestic Content Threshold Increase to 100%
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)US
Announced
Feb 12, 2026
Description
FHWA issued a notice proposing to modify the February 2023 EV Charger Waiver by increasing the domestic component cost threshold from 55% to potentially up to 100%. The proposal cites national security concerns regarding foreign-produced electronic components and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The comment period closed on March 16, 2026, with 290 comments received. If finalized, EV charger manufacturers would need to significantly increase domestic component sourcing for FHWA-funded projects.
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FHWA Proposes EV Charger Domestic Content Threshold Increase to 100%
ved them. Docket Title | Document ID | Comments | || Notice of Proposed Modification of the Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers | [FHWA-2025-0070-0001](https://www.regulations.gov/document/FHWA-2025-0070-0001) | [290](https://www.regulations.gov/document/FHWA-2025-0070-0001/comment) | | ![Regulations.gov Logo](/assets/regulations_dot_gov_logo_sidebar-8dc5c757298949c20377261a36634705ced0a7