Florida EV incentives in 2026
Florida is a low-incentive state for vehicle purchases. The savings that do exist are mostly on the home energy side and through utilities. This page is educational, not tax or legal advice. Verify every program directly with the issuing agency, your utility, and the automaker before you place an order.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Florida programs and current status
Statewide EV purchase rebate
EndedFlorida does not offer a broad state rebate or tax credit for buying or leasing an electric vehicle. Plan your budget without one.
Solar property tax exclusion and sales tax exemption
OpenFlorida excludes the added home value of a residential renewable energy system from property tax and exempts qualifying solar equipment from sales tax, which matters if you are pairing an EV with home solar.
Utility charger and EV rate programs
Verify current statusSeveral Florida utilities run home charger rebates, pilot charging programs, or EV-friendly rate plans. Availability depends on your service territory.
Statuses reflect the last review date shown above. Funding rounds open and close without much notice, so confirm before you order.
Federal context (2026)
The federal Clean Vehicle Credit for new EVs ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025, so a new EV delivered in 2026 should not be assumed to qualify for the former $7,500 credit. The federal charger credit (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, Form 8911) applies only to qualifying property placed in service on or before June 30, 2026, and the residential clean energy credit for solar and battery storage (Form 5695, section 25D) ended for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Confirm current rules with the IRS or a qualified tax professional.
Other things to check in Florida
- • Local city or county EV pilots appear from time to time and are usually small and short-lived
- • Florida HOV lane access rules for qualifying vehicles have changed over the years; confirm current rules with FDOT
- • Standard Florida sales tax and registration fees apply to an EV purchase
Programs, funding, and eligibility change often. Verify with the Florida energy office or the U.S. Department of Energy's alternative fuels data center before ordering.
Utility programs to check
- • Duke Energy Florida charger and EV programs
- • FPL (Florida Power and Light) EV programs and residential solar interconnection
- • OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) charger rebates
- • JEA (Jacksonville) EV programs
Contact your utility directly for current rebates, EV time-of-use rates, and home charger install programs. Rules vary by service territory.
How the Tesla referral benefit fits in
Tesla's referral benefit is separate from any state, local, or utility program. A referral link may add a Tesla-provided buyer benefit on top of anything you qualify for through Florida agencies or your utility. Use the link before you place the order, because Tesla does not apply a referral to an order that was already submitted. Tesla controls eligibility, current benefits, and program availability, and can change or end them at any time.
Before you order in Florida
- • Verify every Florida, local, and utility program with the issuing agency
- • Confirm eligibility for your specific model, trim, and delivery date
- • Confirm the current Tesla referral benefit and whether your chosen configuration is eligible
- • Use the referral link before checkout, then verify the benefit shows in your Tesla account