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EV Charging Costs in Florida

Data updated: February 16, 2026

Florida often looks attractive on statewide average electricity pricing, but EV ownership costs are strongly shaped by household load profile and utility territory. In practice, many drivers see better charging economics by planning overnight charging windows and pairing EV usage with utility-specific programs rather than relying on a single statewide rule of thumb.

Average Rate

$0.16/kWh

Rank #24 out of 50

Major Cities Tracked

5

Local rate snapshots

Charging Stations

4,137

Public stations tracked

Average Electricity Rates in Florida

Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.

$0.16/kWh

$0.02/kWh below US average

up 2.4%

Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.

UtilityAvg Rate
Florida Power & Light$0.16/kWh
Duke Energy Florida$0.16/kWh
Tampa Electric$0.17/kWh

Utility Context for Florida EV Drivers

Florida EV charging outcomes are highly utility-driven. The strongest cost planning approach is to validate your exact tariff structure, review EV program options in your service territory, and model total bill impact instead of only headline cents-per-kWh.

  • FPL publishes EV-specific guidance and the EVolution Home program, which can help households standardize home-charging setup and planning.
  • FPL also publishes time-of-use rate information; for many drivers, scheduled overnight charging is the simplest lever to reduce effective charging cost.
  • In municipal territories such as Orlando, OUC maintains dedicated EV pages, charging guidance, and rebate pathways that differ from investor-owned utility programs.
  • State-level incentive and law status can change, so Florida drivers should verify current eligibility through AFDC before making purchase or installation decisions.

Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.

Why Choose Florida for EV Ownership

Extensive Fast Charging

4,483+ DC fast ports support regional travel.

EV Charging Costs by City in Florida

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CityAvg RateMonthly Cost EstimateAction
Jacksonville$0.15/kWh$39.47/monthView city page ->
Miami$0.17/kWh$44.74/monthView city page ->
Orlando$0.16/kWh$42.11/monthView city page ->
Tampa$0.16/kWh$42.11/monthView city page ->
St. Petersburg$0.16/kWh$42.11/monthView city page ->

EV Charging Stations in Florida

Level 2 Ports
9,448
DC Fast Ports
4,483
Stations per 100k Residents

18.3

US average: 23.0

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Map results are scoped to Florida and update per state page.

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How Florida Compares to Nearby States

StateRateRankDC Fast
Florida (Current)$0.16/kWh#244,483
Georgia$0.14/kWh#112,053
Alabama$0.16/kWh#21855
Arkansas$0.13/kWh#3257
Louisiana$0.13/kWh#4375
Oklahoma$0.13/kWh#8989

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Florida?

Using Florida's average residential rate ($0.16/kWh), many drivers can model roughly $42.11 per month for 1,000 miles.

How do city charging rates vary inside Florida?

Miami is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.14/kWh, while Cape Coral reaches about $0.18/kWh.

How strong is charging access across Florida?

Florida shows about 4,137 public charging locations, 4,483 DC fast ports, and roughly 18.3 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).

Is Florida cheaper than nearby states for charging?

Arkansas is currently lower at $0.13/kWh, while Florida is $0.16/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.

Which charging networks are most visible in Florida?

Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.

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Internal Resources

Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.