The Electrification Coalition conducts policy work in Florida to advance the deployment and adoption of electric vehicles, as well as the development of charging infrastructure. This includes support for electric cars and medium– and heavy-duty (MHD) electric vehicles, such as trucks and school buses.
On October 10, 2024, the EC hosted a workshop featuring engaging discussions and insightful panels on the future of port and medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicle electrification in Georgia and ...
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program provides federal funds to build a reliable, accessible network of public EV charging stations in all 50 states. The Florida Department of Transportation has been allotted $198 million to build chargers along major highways and in communities across the state through public-private partnerships.
NEVI funds were frozen in February 2025, but the Federal Highway Administration issued updated guidance in August 2025, and states have since regained access to the funds they were allotted. The new guidance will streamline the program and provide states with greater flexibility when deciding how to use funds.
Florida has submitted its FY26 State NEVI Plan and is pending approval but has still not implemented any previously obligated NEVI funds. This could negatively impact widespread charging infrastructure development, especially in rural areas. Until charging infrastructure is deployed in and near these communities, concerns about long-distance travel from current and future Florida EV drivers will likely continue to inhibit adoption.
The Electrification Coalition’s work in Florida includes EV policy convenings and ongoing meetings with key state agency, regulatory, and legislative leaders. We also advocate for supportive policies to speed MHD deployment and consumer EV adoption in Florida. Read our Florida factsheet to learn more about why Florida is one of the Electrification Coalition’s key states.
Approximately 95% of the nearly 500,000 school buses operating in the United States today run on diesel fuel. Mounting evidence shows that diesel exhaust is a major health hazard and can hamper lung development in growing children; studies also show emissions of toxic gas molecules, like nitrogen oxides, are higher when heavy-duty vehicles such as school buses run at low speeds through neighborhoods.
Florida has made significant progress deploying electric school buses (ESBs) through a combination of state and federal funding. The state allocated $56–57 million in Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust funds to support ESB purchases across seven counties: Broward, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Sarasota.
In total, about 183 ESBs were funded through these agreements. According to Florida DEP planning documents, 133 buses have already been delivered and are currently in operation, with the remaining to be delivered by June 2027. In addition to state VW funding, Miami-Dade County Public Schools received approximately $8.8 million through the U.S. EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, supporting up to 25 additional ESBs, along with charging infrastructure and workforce training. This federal investment brings Miami-Dade’s total electric fleet to nearly 125 buses by 2026. As of late 2025, nearly 70% of Florida’s total VW settlement funds had been directed toward electric school and transit buses, with only a limited share allocated to EV charging infrastructure.
Under Florida’s finalized VW settlement plan, remaining funds will not support additional electric school bus or electric bus infrastructure projects. Instead, the state has expanded eligibility to focus on medium- and heavy-duty vehicle replacements across multiple alternative fuels, including electric. Updated program amendments allow Florida to fund both vehicle replacement projects— such as transitioning eligible diesel vehicles to new diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, or electric—and vehicle repower projects, including diesel-to-diesel, diesel-to-CNG, and diesel-to-propane conversions. The state may also prioritize Class 4–8 truck fleets serving communities within Florida’s five air quality priority areas.
As part of this shift, Florida released a request for proposals (RFP) in November 2025 focused on refuse vehicles, signaling a broader move toward emissions reductions in the commercial and municipal fleet sector.
On October 10, 2024, the EC hosted a workshop featuring engaging discussions and insightful panels on the future of port and medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicle electrification in Georgia and Florida. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with local partners, and hear about the latest advancements in zero-emission transportation technologies, contributing to the region’s move toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Learn more.
On October 4, 2023, the Electrification Coalition convened policymakers and industry representatives from across the Southeast in Charlotte, NC, to discuss issues affecting rural transportation electrification in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Areas of focus included workforce development, the role of utilities in the transition, battery recycling, and more. Click here to view speakers and relevant resources on the event page.
On February 28, 2023, the EC convened local and state leaders for “The Shift From Gas to Grid,” a roundtable discussion on vehicle electrification in rural Florida. Community leaders, industry representatives, and policymakers shared insights on best practices, funding opportunities, and community needs. Participants talked about the many benefits of EVs to Floridians, including the lower operating costs and increased economic development opportunities.
Amy Malaki is the head of policy and sustainability at SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas, pioneering global leaders in sustainable aviation fuel production and supply. Prior to SkyNRG, Amy was the associate director for the transportation portfolio at the ClimateWorks Foundation where she developed philanthropic investment strategies to advance a sustainable, equitable and low-carbon mobility system. She also pioneered the organization’s international aviation decarbonization strategy. Prior to that she focused on Asia business development at Better Place, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle network startup. She has a B.A. in Chinese and China studies from the University of Washington and an M.A. in international policy studies (energy and environment) from Stanford University.