Electric Vehicles in Florida
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Why electric vehicles and solar?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a more affordable and lower maintenance option than traditional gasoline or diesel-fueled cars for Floridians.
EVs and solar in Florida
Electric vehicles and charging stations are accessible throughout Florida, with 3,471 charging station locations. See the full list here, on the U.S. Department of Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location feature.
Florida has nearly 168,000 registered electric vehicles. That puts the state in close competition for the second-highest number of EVs behind California. Considering the only significant incentive the state government provides is special HOV access, Florida consumers are enthusiastic about driving electric.
As in other states, the utilities are getting in on the act with a little help from clean energy advocates. From Duke Energy helping to expand charging infrastructure to Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) offering a direct rebate for electric vehicles, utilities are hitting the road with EVs. Florida Power and Light (FPL) is one of a growing number of Florida utilities offering special rates for EV charging. Florida EV drivers qualify to drive in the HOV and Express Lanes for free, regardless of the number of passengers in the car. The vehicle must display a Florida Division of Motor Vehicles-issued decal that is renewed annually.
Electric Vehicle Charging Guide
EV chargers are classified into three categories: level 1, level 2, and level 3 (DC Fast charging). The categories are defined by the power and rate at which they charge a vehicle and the electric infrastructure required for installation and operation.
Explore our Electric Vehicle Charging Guide.
Learn the basics of electric vehicles and how an EV charger can save you money while strengthening the grid.
Florida resources
- Drive Electric Florida – Supports EV-friendly policies and programs.
- Electrify the South – Program of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) to increase electric transportation across the Southeast.
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services information about EVs – General consumer information about electric vehicle technology.
- U.S. Department of Energy on EV incentive programs in Florida.
- Florida Solar Energy Center video about creating energy independence by Dr. Jim Fenton.
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