OUC (Orlando) EV purchase rebate + test-drive gift card
Active$200 for buying or leasing an eligible new or pre-owned EV, plus a $50 gift card for a test drive at participating dealers
Verified July 4, 2026 Official source
State guide · FL
Florida EV charger rebates & incentives
Florida is the country's second-largest EV market with some of its thinnest incentives: there's no statewide program, the biggest utility offer (JEA's) closed to new enrollment in late 2025, and what remains is a patchwork of small municipal rebates and subscription-style programs. What Florida does have is strict, hurricane-driven building enforcement — expect a real permit and a real inspection.
Quick answer for Florida
- 3 active EV charging incentive programs tracked; 1 waitlist program; 4 expired or archived programs.
- Typical home Level 2 installation range: $650 to $2,000.
- Permit rule: Yes — new 240V circuits require an electrical permit in Florida jurisdictions, and enforcement is taken seriously under the Florida Building Code. Owner-builder permits are possible for owner-occupied single-family homes with a signed disclosure, but most homeowners let the licensed contractor pull the permit.
- License check: Florida DBPR (verify EC/ER electrical contractor license).
Official source: AFDC / JEA / OUC
Permit for L2 circuit
Required
Typical install cost
$650 – $2,000
Programs tracked
3 active 1 waitlist 4 expired
Verify a contractor
Florida DBPR (verify EC/ER electrical contractor license)
Follow the money
Active & waitlist rebate programs in Florida
FPL EVolution Home
ActiveLevel 2 charger + installation + maintenance for a flat monthly subscription (roughly $27–$38/month, plan-dependent)
- Provider
- Florida Power & Light
- Who qualifies
- FPL residential customers
- Key requirements
- Charger is FPL-owned and programmed for off-peak charging by default; full installation requires the 240V circuit within 10 feet of the panel. A new 'Flexible Program' tier (fixed monthly charge plus time-of-use energy rates, PSC-approved) launches summer 2026 — compare both tiers and a one-time install before committing
- Deadline / funding
- Ongoing
Verified July 4, 2026 Official source
Kissimmee Utility Authority home charger rebate
Active$100 for purchase and installation of a home Level 2 charger (plus a separate $100 for a new EV)
- Provider
- KUA (municipal utility)
- Who qualifies
- KUA residential customers
- Key requirements
- Licensed contractor installation meeting state and local codes; proof of purchase
- Deadline / funding
- Ongoing while funded
Verified July 4, 2026 Official source
Duke Energy Florida off-peak charging credit
Waitlist$10/month bill credit for charging during off-peak hours
- Provider
- Duke Energy Florida
- Who qualifies
- Duke Energy FL residential customers with a Level 2 charger
- Key requirements
- Program has operated with limited capacity and a waitlist at times — confirm current enrollment status with Duke before counting on it
- Deadline / funding
- Enrollment capacity varies
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Program archive
Expired & closed programs
Kept on record so you don't chase stale blog posts promising money that's gone.
JEA (Jacksonville) off-peak charging + electrical upgrade rebates
ExpiredWas up to $7/month for off-peak Level 2 charging + up to $300 toward wiring upgrades
- Provider
- JEA (municipal utility)
- What happened
- CLOSED: JEA stopped new enrollment effective November 15, 2025; existing participants earned rebates through December 31, 2025, with final payouts in January 2026. Upgrade-rebate applications closed November 30, 2025. JEA currently offers no EV or charger incentives
- Ended
- Ended November–December 2025
Federal 30C home charger tax credit
Expired30% of hardware + installation, up to $1,000
- Provider
- IRS (federal)
- What happened
- Expired for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026; earlier installs claimed on the 2026 return via Form 8911
- Ended
- Placed in service by June 30, 2026
Florida HOV lane decal benefit for ILEV/HEV vehicles
ExpiredWas an HOV/HOT lane access benefit, not a cash rebate
- Provider
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles / Florida Statutes
- What happened
- Expired access benefit for qualifying vehicles meeting federal and Florida requirements; decals had to be renewed annually.
- Ended
- Expired September 30, 2025
Florida EVSE grid impact study
ExpiredNo consumer rebate; archived official EVSE planning study
- Provider
- Florida Public Service Commission
- What happened
- Archived Florida Public Service Commission study of public and private EVSE effects on energy consumption, the electric grid, and off-grid solar EVSE feasibility.
- Ended
- Archived June 1, 2014
Looking ahead: 2027–2028 outlook: nothing statewide is scheduled. A proposed $200+/year EV registration fee (SB 804) died in committee in March 2026 but similar bills are expected to resurface in future sessions — that's the Florida policy trend to watch, not new rebates. Smaller municipal utilities (Keys Energy ~$350–$400, New Smyrna Beach $100 through September 2026) periodically fund charger rebates; check your own utility directly since these open and close quietly.
Paperwork
Permits in Florida
Yes — new 240V circuits require an electrical permit in Florida jurisdictions, and enforcement is taken seriously under the Florida Building Code. Owner-builder permits are possible for owner-occupied single-family homes with a signed disclosure, but most homeowners let the licensed contractor pull the permit.
Tax note: The federal 30C credit expired for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026; earlier installs are claimed on the 2026 return (Form 8911). Florida has no state income tax and no statewide charger rebate.
HOA / renters: Florida law (§718.113) gives condo owners a right to install a charger in their limited common element parking space at their own expense, subject to association requirements. Written board coordination is still required — start early.
Panel reality check: Much of Florida's housing is post-1980 with 150–200A service, so panel upgrades are less common than in the Northeast. Garages are often attached with the panel nearby — favorable geometry for cheap installs. Outdoor equipment should be weather-rated (NEMA 3R or better).
Electrical work can be dangerous and is regulated by code. This page is educational, not electrical or engineering advice. Hire a licensed electrician and follow your local permitting process.
City by city
Permit guides for Florida cities
Miami, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Orlando, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Tampa, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Jacksonville, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Tallahassee, FL
Fees, documents, who can apply, and inspection notes.
Get itemized quotes in Florida
Labor is the biggest cost variable — three competing bids routinely differ by 40%.
Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.
Use the free permit checklistFAQ
Florida — frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Florida?
Yes, for any new 240V circuit. Florida's building departments enforce electrical permitting firmly, and unpermitted work can surface during a home sale via the seller's disclosure or a 4-point insurance inspection. Owner-builder permits exist for owner-occupied homes, but the disclosure you sign takes on real liability.
Are there EV charger rebates in Florida in 2026?
Slim pickings. JEA's Jacksonville program — the state's biggest — closed to new enrollment in November 2025. What's left: KUA's $100 charger rebate in Kissimmee, FPL's subscription-style EVolution Home, Duke's $10/month off-peak credit (capacity permitting), and small programs at utilities like Keys Energy. OUC's $200 rebate is for the vehicle, not the charger.
Can my condo association block a charger in Florida?
Florida statute gives condo owners a right to install a charger in their limited common element parking space at their own cost, subject to reasonable association requirements like insurance and a licensed installer. Put the request to the board in writing and reference the statute politely.
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