Granholm during that tour drove an EV from South Carolina to Athens, Georgia, planning to stop at a public charging station outside of Augusta, Georgia, on the way. Before Granholm’s arrival, the energy secretary’s advance staff realized the station would not be able to accommodate Granholm and her caravan—one charger was broken and others were in use. A Granholm staffer subsequently used a gas-powered car to block drivers from accessing the station’s only available charger until Granholm’s arrival, prompting one family to call the police in an attempt to compel the staffer to move, NPR reported Sunday.

Granholm hoped the trip would showcase the wonders of electric vehicles and highlight the Biden administration’s spending to improve green energy infrastructure across the United States. Instead, the trip showcased the electric vehicle issues that are plaguing President Joe Biden’s prized green energy transition. Despite billions of dollars in Biden administration subsidies, public charging stations can be difficult to find during long road trips, and drivers who do locate a station often encounter broken and occupied chargers.

[What a disaster. Granholm certainly proved *something*, but not what she wanted. — Ed]