The CHARGE Act would prohibit the sale, import, and distribution of electric vehicles and related equipment manufactured by foreign entities of concern, primarily targeting Chinese-made EVs and components. The bill defines "foreign entity of concern" using existing national security legislation and specifically targets vehicle charge power control components like onboard chargers and battery management systems made by these entities. Congress's stated concern is that electric vehicles connected to the power grid through vehicle-to-grid technology could be remotely manipulated by adversaries to destabilize the electrical grid, potentially causing massive economic damage and national security risks. The legislation amends existing motor vehicle safety regulations to add these vehicles and components to the noncomplying motor vehicles list, effectively blocking their market entry. The bill applies immediately upon enactment with exceptions allowed only in specific circumstances already defined in related motor vehicle regulations.
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