Florida EV Adoption and Charging Update – Q2 2026

In our February blog we discussed Florida’s continued EV registration growth despite  anticipated setbacks and slowdowns. As we look at registration data through the second  quarter of 2026 the story remains the same: Growth continues across the state. EV  registrations increased by approximately 6% with some counties seeing double digit  increases (e.g., Orange, Sumter, Washington). 

Many initially thought the removal of the EV tax credit may have caused EV growth to  stagnate, but consumers are seeing benefits of EVs as gas prices remain at elevated  levels and more affordable vehicle options show up in the used market pushing  adoption forward. 

While EV adoption is typically thought of in residential terms, Florida is seeing continued  growth in the commercial market as well. Commercial EV registrations increased by  approximately 12% in the last quarter. Throughout the state you may see more  commercial uses of EVs such electric delivery vans and autonomous rideshare.

EV adoption is only one side of the story though. In July, Howard Collash discussed The  State of DC Fast Charging in Southeast Florida and, much like EV registration growth,  charging growth is occurring across the state.

There are nearly 15,000 public charging stations in Florida with almost 5,000 of them  being DC fast chargers. 

In June, Drive Electric Florida helped Ionna kick off their Florida road trip with a ribbon  cutting for the Seffner, FL Rechargery. DEFL Chair, Kenneth Hernandez, spoke about  the importance of partnership, removing barriers to EV adoption, and answering the  question “where will I charge?” With the charging infrastructure growth across the state,  that question will be easier to answer, but of course more charging is still needed to fill  in gaps and meet the demand of increasing EV adoption. Luckily, with new partnerships  and network expansions the industry seems up to the challenge.

With each quarterly update EVs prove to be an increasing presence in Florida that can  weather changes in industry and policy. We will continue to monitor and share the  progress the state is making.  

Be sure to check out previous blog posts and look for DEFL presentations and events.  We were recently at RE+ Florida sharing insights on EV growth. 

Note: Statistics provided by Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC).