There are many reasons why living in Florida is fantastic. In fact, so many people love visiting here from other parts of the country that it can sometimes be overwhelming. But did you know that Florida is also one of the best states in the country to own and operate an electric vehicle? While electrical vehicle costs will undoubtedly continue to lower and lower, both charging and initial purchase costs, there are many more unexpected ways that Florida is conducive to electric vehicle ownership. If you have been on the fence about EVs and their feasibility, read on to learn why Florida residents should be among the first adopters of this technology.
Reasons Why Florida Is EV-Friendly
You might think that all states are created equal when it comes to EV adoption. However, Florida continually ranks near the top for a wide range of rankings on charging stations, charging costs, and electrical vehicle effectiveness.
Solar Energy – While not absolutely necessary, Florida is obviously a prime candidate for solar panel installation and integration of solar energy into your household. Many EV owners are interested in cost savings and their own carbon footprint. At-home charging for your electric vehicle, which Promise Electric proudly installs in South Florida homes, can be partly powered through individual solar panels or feed off of the solar energy collected by your home system. Federal and state tax benefits and rebates also promote the adoption of solar energy in Florida. For example, Florida residents can forgo paying any state sales tax on the purchase of their solar panels and receive rebates from the federal government.
EV Efficiency – Florida’s weather puts the state in a unique position as one of the most conducive for electrical vehicle range and battery efficiency. The average temperature of Florida falls around 72-75 degrees when looking at the year as a whole. What is the best temperature for electrical vehicle ranges? Low 70 degrees! While excessive high temperatures reduce the efficiency of electric vehicle ranges, the portion of the year that Florida’s temperature reaches extreme highs is much shorter than the sustained colder seasons of other parts of the country. Luckily for most Floridians, in conjunction with the average amount of driving that the typical driver does daily, this fact means that you will very rarely have to deal with your car not being ready to face the day ahead.
Charging Stations – Florida is still far behind the giant that is California when it comes to the sheer amounts of charging stations on public roads, but that doesn’t mean Florida does not have a litany of advantages as well. With over 3,000 public charging stations and 700 completely free options to choose from, Florida actually has more than double the rate of free short-term public charging stations than California. Charging an EV at home is a great way to cut down on your overall fuel and transportation costs, but having free options for busy days of travel is another reason why Florida is near the top of the pack for EV adoption.
Ready to make the swap? If you are interested in EVs because of their new technology or cost-saving potential, call Promise Electric today. We install at-home EV charging stations in garages and homes that allow you to fully charge your vehicle each and every night at a fraction of the cost of refueling a gas-guzzling truck.
