Florida has no statewide EV purchase rebate and no state-level charger tax credit — a genuine gap compared to states like California or New York. But Florida makes up for some of that with an unusually active set of utility-run programs, several of which specifically target home charger installation. Here’s the complete picture, utility by utility.
The State-Level Reality
Florida offers no statewide EV purchase incentive and no state income-tax credit for either vehicles or chargers — Florida has no state income tax at all, which rules out that mechanism entirely. This puts the state in an interesting position: it’s consistently among the top states for total EV registrations and highway charging infrastructure, while ranking near the bottom for state-funded incentives. In practice, this means your savings in Florida come almost entirely from utility programs and (previously) federal credits — there’s no Tallahassee check to look for.
Utility-by-Utility Breakdown
FPL (Florida Power & Light) — The Largest Utility, With Real Options
FPL runs the EVolution Home program, which takes a different approach than a typical one-time rebate: rather than paying you to install your own charger, FPL provides a managed Level 2 charger for a flat monthly fee ranging from $27 to $36/month. The charger is pre-programmed for off-peak charging during weeknights and weekend low-demand hours by default.
FPL has also announced an expanded EVolution Home Flexible program (launching summer 2026) that bundles a managed home charger with access to notably cheap off-peak rates — FPL’s residential time-of-use plan runs roughly 6¢/kWh off-peak versus about 26¢/kWh on-peak, a substantial gap that rewards shifting your charging to the scheduled window.
Worth knowing before signing up: managed charger programs like this typically require you to accept utility-controlled charging schedules and sometimes data-sharing terms — read the agreement the way you would a phone contract, since the monthly fee model works differently than owning your charger outright.
Duke Energy Florida (Central and Northern Florida)
Duke Energy runs three distinct residential-relevant programs:
- Charger Prep Credit: roughly $819 per charger, covering “make-ready” electrical costs (panel work, wiring, conduit) — but explicitly excluding the charging hardware itself, so budget for the charger unit separately
- Off-Peak Charging Credit: a $7.50/month bill credit for charging during designated low-demand hours. This program started as a pilot but is now permanent with no enrollment cap, meaning it’s not a limited first-come, first-served pool like many utility rebates
- Homebuilder Charger Prep Credit: $150/site, relevant mainly to builders pre-wiring new construction rather than existing homeowners
TECO (Tampa Electric)
TECO serves the Tampa Bay area and offers EV-related programs, though specific residential charger rebate amounts change and are best confirmed directly on TECO’s current program page rather than assumed from general sources — Tampa-area customers should also check whether they actually fall under TECO or a neighboring utility, since coverage areas in the broader metro can overlap with Duke Energy Florida.
Smaller Municipal and Cooperative Utilities
Florida’s smaller utilities run some of the most straightforward, if modest, programs in the state:
- OUC (Orlando): $200 EV purchase rebate (vehicle-focused, not charger-specific)
- JEA (Jacksonville): up to $7/month bill credit for off-peak charging
- KUA (Kissimmee Utility Authority): $100 rebate for a Level 2 home charger, installed by a licensed electrical contractor meeting state and local codes
- SECO Energy: SECO Smart Connect program, covering up to 100% of material cost for a networked charger from the program’s approved equipment list
- New Smyrna Beach Utilities: $100 per charger, program open through September 30, 2026 or until budget is depleted, whichever comes first
- Keys Energy Services: runs its own residential EV charger rebate program — check current terms directly, as details vary by year
What Happened to the Federal Credit
The federal Section 30C home charger tax credit (30% of installation cost, up to $1,000, in eligible census tracts) applied to qualifying Florida addresses, but it expired for installations placed in service after June 30, 2026 — that deadline has now passed. If your installation was completed and placed in service before that date, you can still claim it using IRS Form 8911 on your return for that tax year (see our full federal home charger credit guide for the filing process). For anyone installing now, this federal option is no longer available, leaving Florida’s utility programs as the primary savings mechanism.
Florida Law Protects Your Right to Install a Charger
If you live in an HOA or condo community — extremely common in Florida — state law is on your side: Florida Statutes 718.113 and 720.3075 prevent HOAs and condo associations from prohibiting EV charging station installation in an owner’s designated parking space. Associations can still impose reasonable requirements around installation, but an outright ban isn’t legally enforceable. This is particularly relevant in Florida given how much of the state’s housing stock is HOA- or condo-governed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which utility serves my address, and does it matter which one I have? Yes, significantly — check a recent power bill to confirm whether you’re served by FPL, Duke Energy Florida, TECO, a municipal utility (OUC, JEA, KUA, New Smyrna Beach), or a cooperative (SECO, Keys Energy). Programs are entirely utility-specific in Florida, and neighboring addresses can fall under different utilities with very different EV programs.
Can I combine a utility rebate with anything else? Since the federal 30C credit has expired, current combinations mainly involve stacking a utility installation credit (like Duke’s Charger Prep Credit) with an ongoing off-peak billing credit (like Duke’s $7.50/month or FPL’s off-peak rate) — these aren’t mutually exclusive since one is a one-time installation cost offset and the other is an ongoing usage benefit.
Do I have to use the utility’s own charger to get a rebate? It depends on the program. FPL’s EVolution Home model provides the charger as part of the monthly fee, while several other Florida utility rebates (Duke, KUA, SECO) apply toward a charger and installation you arrange yourself, sometimes with a requirement that the model be on an approved equipment list. Check the specific program’s requirements before purchasing a charger, since buying the wrong model could disqualify you from a rebate that requires a pre-approved unit.
Is there any state-level program I’m missing? No — as of mid-2026, Florida has not introduced a statewide charger or purchase incentive to replace the expired federal programs. Your savings come from your specific utility and, if you completed installation before June 30, 2026, a retroactive federal 30C claim.
Bottom Line
Florida’s utility-by-utility approach means your actual savings depend heavily on exactly which company sends your power bill — FPL and Duke Energy Florida customers have access to the most developed programs, while smaller municipal and cooperative customers get more modest but still genuine rebates. With no state program and the federal credit now expired, checking your specific utility’s current EV page is the single most useful step before installing, rather than assuming a Florida-wide standard applies.
Utility rebate programs, amounts, and eligibility change frequently. Verify current program status directly with your specific utility before making installation decisions.
