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FPL celebrates National Drive Electric Week with continued growth of its public charging network and residential charging solutions
National Drive Electric Week kicked off September 27 with tremendous growth in EV adoption across the Sunshine State. According to recent data from IHS Markit, Florida is currently ranked second in the nation in EV adoption, with more than 304,000 EVs registered in the state, a 21% increase over last year. Florida Power & Light Company supports its customers’ growing demand for electric vehicles by providing holistic charging solutions at home, at work and on the road.
In 2024 alone, FPL commissioned 30 new fast charging sites, with locations from South Florida to Pensacola, including Miami, West Palm Beach, Saint Augustine, Pensacola and Destin, among others. Additional sites are expected to come online before the end of the year.
FPL EVolution public fast-charging sites make it easy for EV drivers to stay charged up on the road, with most batteries being able to charge up in about 30 minutes. With FPL’s fast charging network, drivers can power up approximately every 30 to 50 miles along highways such as Florida’s Turnpike, I-95 and other major highways – as well as less-traveled roads. In fact, installing a public charger comes at no cost to site hosts and EV chargers are a great amenity as about 90% of EV drivers make a purchase while their vehicle is charging.
“From start to finish, working with Florida Power & Light to bring EV chargers to Fudpuckers has been a delight,” says Chester Kroeger, owner of the Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin, FL. “They are helping us bring a much needed and top-quality EV charging station to the Destin area.”
With more than 80% of charging happening at home, FPL also realizes it’s critical to help EV drivers charge up conveniently and affordably at home, so they are ready to go the next morning. FPL EVolution Home is a subscription-based program that provides EV drivers unlimited off-peak charging on weeknights, weekends and holidays – all starting at $31 a month.
FPL is also fostering the next generation of STEM leaders and EV drivers with its support of educational programs like Electrathon. FPL donates EV build kits and provides training and tools to high school students and their educators across Florida. With the company’s support, they can build and race the most efficient electric go-kart – with the objective being which car can travel the longest, not the fastest.
Learning electric car-building skills helps spark students’ interest in EVs and STEM-related career fields and helps them learn about the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
“Knowing we were the catalyst for students to dive into STEM-related career fields after high school is incredible,” said Anuj Chokshi, director of development, mobility charging infrastructure for FPL. “We are advancing solutions on the road, at home and in the classroom in order to support the continued EV adoption throughout the state.”
Learn more about FPL EVolution charging solutions at FPL.com/EV.
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