What EV charging incentives are available in Florida?

As of June 2026, there are 11 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Florida: 3 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.

Does Florida offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?

Yes. 3 commercial programs are currently tracked in Florida, including Duke Energy Florida Commercial Charger Rebate Program, FPL EVolution Make-Ready Credit Program. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.

How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?

The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.

Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?

Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

EV Charging Incentives · Florida

Florida EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 11 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Florida: 3 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

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Federal incentives that apply in Florida.

Available in every state. The federal 30C credit is claimed on your tax return — eligibility depends on census tract, and for the full 30% commercial rate, on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Florida.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

Duke Energy Florida Commercial Charger Rebate Program

Duke Energy Florida offers rebates for a variety of customers who choose to install either Level 2, DC fast chargers, or both. Customers must be granted preapproval before purchasing equipment may not install more than 10 chargers per location.

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FPL EVolution Make-Ready Credit Program

Florida Power & Light customers looking to install EV chargers at a business, multifamily property, or fleet facility may be eligible for their Evolution Make-Ready Credit Program. Make-ready funding is available for both Level 2 and DC fast charger (DCFC) projects with credit amounts dependent upon charger output. Eligible customers may receive between $20,000 to $50,000 per port for DCFC installations and up to $1,200 per port for Level 2 installations. This is a first-come, first-served program.

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Florida ChargeUP! Sarasota County

ChargeUP! Sarasota County is a program administered by the Sarasota County government to provide rebates to certain types of businesses, non-profits and local governments within Sarasota County for the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. Non-profits or government organizations may qualify for incentives of 50% of the cost, up to $4,000. Businesses may qualify for incentives of 25% of the cost, up to $2,000.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Florida.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

Duke Energy Off-Peak Charging Credit

Duke Energy offers a $7.50 monthly credit to residential customers who charge EVs during off-peak hours. Eligible customers must have a Level 2 EV charging station. Participation is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Duke's Florida Homebuilder Charger Prep Credit

Commercial home builders may be eligible to receive a $150 credit through Duke Energy’s Homebuilder Charger Prep Credit Program by installing infrastructure to support EV charging in new construction homes. The home must be located within the Duke Energy service territory in Florida and applications must be submitted during the construction of the home.

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JEA Electrification Rebate Program

JEA offers rebates to eligible customers within the JEA electric service territory who purchase select Level 2 and DC fast chargers (DCFC). Participating customers may receive up to $850 per Level 2 charger and up to $3,000 per DC fast charger. Eligible locations include workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, pay-to-park lots, public locations, and fleet locations. Applications for this Program Year will be accepted from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

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JEA Home Charging Connection Rebate

Jacksonville Electric Authority is offering its residential customers a $300 rebate to cover home electrical upgrades needed to install a Level 2 EV charger. Customers may also participate in the EV Charging Rebate Program and earn $7 a month from JEA by scheduling their EV to charge during specific times.

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SECO Smart Connect Program

SECO Energy members can earn a $7 credit each month on their electric bill with no more than one (1) instance of charging outside of Super Off-Peak hours (12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. EST.). Eligible residential members agree to home charge using a Level 2 EV charger. The EV must be all-electric and owned or leased by the Participant.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Florida.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

Florida EV Incentive

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) provides rebates of $200 to residential customers who purchase or lease an eligible new or preowned PEV. Applicants must apply within six months of the purchase or lease of the PEV.

The Part Everyone Underestimates

Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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What EV charging incentives are available in Florida?: As of June 2026, there are 11 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Florida: 3 commercial, 5 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Florida offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?: Yes. 3 commercial programs are currently tracked in Florida, including Duke Energy Florida Commercial Charger Rebate Program, FPL EVolution Make-Ready Credit Program. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?: The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?: Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.