If you’re thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle, here are some key factors to help you choose the best one for you:
The range of an electric vehicle depends on several factors, including the size of the battery, vehicle type and weight, road and weather conditions, driving habits, and the use of additional systems such as air conditioning or phone charging. For more information on your vehicle’s range, consult your owner’s manual.
EV chargers come in different speeds, and the best choice depends on your daily habits and travel plans.
DC fast chargers
Level 2 chargers
Charging costs vary depending on driving style, habits, temperature, charging operator policies and the efficiency rating of your vehicle, among other factors. FPL EVolution public fast chargers are billed at a rate of $0.30/kWh plus applicable taxes and fees for an effective rate of $0.36-0.37/kWh depending on taxing jurisdiction. Our public level 2 chargers are generally provided free of charge as an amenity to customers by the site owners, with a few exceptions at the discretion of the site owner.
When charging at home, a typical driver using 550 kWh of energy each month (or ~60 miles per day) will pay approximately an additional $90 on their electric bill when charging without FPL’s residential charging program.
When charging with FPL EVolution Home, customers receive unlimited off-peak night, weekend and holiday charging starting at $31 a month, which includes a new level 2 charger, installation and maintenance with no upfront costs. Customers can still charge during on-peak hours but will be billed at a rate of 22.87¢ /kWh in addition to the monthly program cost.
Throughout the day, energy demands fluctuate. During “peak” demand periods – such as summer afternoons when air-conditioning usage is high – the cost of generating energy is more expensive. There are also daily “off-peak” periods when electricity usage is lower, making the cost of producing energy less expensive.
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At this time, our residential charging program is only available for customers who own a single-family home or townhouse.
We can provide guidance for associations and building managers to work with the FPL Power Delivery team to install the chargers of their choice.
We’re supporting our customers who want to drive electric. Florida ranks 2nd in the nation for EV adoption, and as auto manufacturers continue to announce plans for manufacturing more electric vehicles, EVs on the road will continue to grow. Because 80% of charging happens at home, our residential charging program is a convenient all-in-one solution that provides a new level 2 charger with installation and maintenance, unlimited off-peak charging, and no upfront costs.
Currently, the Energy Analyzer is not available, and only the monthly view of the Energy Manager Dashboard is for FPL EVolution Home customers. Program participants are under a different rate code that allows FPL to monitor and bill for unlimited off-peak charging. Because of the different rate code and a dedicated EV charging submeter, daily and hourly views of energy usage are currently unavailable. However, customers can always view their EV home charger’s energy usage in the Meter Summary section of their monthly bill.
Eligible participants must:
Additional reasons customers may not qualify for the program include:
The program is designed to correlate with the expected life of the charging equipment. The charging equipment can be used on any EV should you purchase a new one and can be updated remotely for service updates and feature enhancements.
Customers will be able to terminate the subscription before the end of the term but will be subject to an early termination fee to cover the costs of uninstalling and removing the equipment, and redeployment costs. Written notice is required at least thirty (30) days prior to termination.
After five years of participation, you can also choose to purchase the equipment at a cost equivalent to the remaining net book value.
If you have the required 240-volt circuit in your garage, you may choose the equipment-only installation, and we will provide the charging equipment, charger set up and hardwiring. The program is only available with the use of the FPL EVolution Home charger, and you will not be able to use existing charging equipment. If you do not have the required circuit, you would need to either have it installed or we will install it as part of a full installation.
Level 2 chargers can fully charge most electric vehicles in several hours. They are commonly available in homes, workplaces, and various destinations and are best for locations where you'll be parked for an extended period. Level 2 chargers require dedicated charging equipment and a 240-volt electrical circuit.
Chargers come pre-programmed to initiate a charge during off-peak night, weekend and holiday hours. There is no need to plug in at a specific time. Should you want to charge during peak hours, you can override off-peak hours from your FPL EVolution app. Note that on-peak charging will be billed at a rate of 22.87¢ /kWh in addition to the monthly program cost. The app will also display charging status and historic charging session data.
FPL EVolution Home chargers have a standard J1772 connector. If you drive a Tesla, you will need to have your own J1772 charging adapter. Tesla-issued adapters are recommended; aftermarket adaptors may damage your vehicle or charging equipment, and FPL will not be liable for any damages.
As FPL owns the charging equipment during the subscription, the company is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, or replacing the Level 2 charger throughout the term. Repairs and replacements will be made by FPL for operational issues with the charger, but not for damage caused by misuse or modification of the charging equipment.
To avoid potential billing impacts, your EV charger must be reconnected to your home’s Wi-Fi network. If you need help connecting, we have some simple instructions for restoring a lost Wi-Fi connection.
No. Because FPL installs, owns and maintains the EV charging equipment in your home, you would not be eligible for the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.
When calculating total monthly energy consumed and taking into account typical driving patterns, customers enrolled in FPL EVolution Home and using the provided FPL EVolution charging equipment will receive an average lower rate than customers not enrolled in the program, due to the decreased rate used for off-peak hours.
Without FPL EVolution Home, any EV charging will be part of your regular monthly bill at the normal rate. When charging at home, a typical driver using 550 kWh of energy each month (or ~60 miles per day) will pay approximately an additional $90 on their electric bill when charging without FPL’s residential charging program.
With FPL EVolution Home, customers receive unlimited off-peak night, weekend and holiday charging starting at $31 a month, which includes a new level 2 charger, installation and maintenance with no upfront costs. Customers can still charge during on-peak hours but will be billed at a rate of 22.87¢ /kWh in addition to the monthly program cost.
Customers will be able to choose from two different Level 2 EV chargers.
On average, charger installs are estimated to be completed in:
Installation timing is dependent on a number of factors including your prompt completion of your home electrical survey and permit issuance times by your local building department for full installations.
Visit our online map or download the FPL EVolution app to find a charger near you.
Yes, to charge at any FPL EVolution station, you will need to download the FPL EVolution app, on both Android and Apple iOS devices.
Use our app to locate and navigate to a charging station, check charger speed and availability, locate nearby amenities, track a charging session, and more.
A DC fast charger provides power directly to the battery at a faster speed than a level 1 or 2 charger and requires commercial equipment and 480-volt 3-phase power. Depending on the vehicle and chargers, most chargers can power up an EV to 80% in about 30 minutes. Most drivers avoid charging to 100% because charging rates slow down significantly after 80%.
Because fast chargers are typically conveniently located near major highways and corridors, making them ideal when an EV needs to charge quickly during a road trip or if you’re pressed for time.
Yes, all of our public chargers are compatible with a Tesla NACS connector using a CCS or CHAdeMO adaptor available from Tesla. Tesla-issued adapters are recommended; aftermarket adaptors may damage your vehicle or charging equipment, and FPL will not be liable for any damages.
Select locations now have Tesla NACS charging capability for use by Teslas without an adapter:
Note: While our newly installed NACS connectors are compatible with most newer Tesla models, there may be limitations with certain older models. Verify compatibility before charging.
FPL EVolution public fast chargers are billed at a rate of $0.30/kWh plus applicable taxes and fees for an effective rate of $0.36-0.37/kWh depending on taxing jurisdiction. Our public level 2 chargers are generally provided free of charge as an amenity to guests, with a few exceptions.
It depends on the type and model of the vehicle, but generally it takes about 30 minutes to charge the average EV to 80% state of charge.
It’s proper etiquette to monitor your vehicle’s charge and move your vehicle once fully charged. That said, FPL EVolution chargers allow for a grace period of 30 minutes. After the grace period is over, it may incur an idle fee for every minute the vehicle remains plugged into the charger.
You can find answers to most questions in the support section of the FPL EVolution app, and your electric vehicle manufacturer can answer specific questions you may have about their vehicles. If you need help and can’t find a solution in our app, contact our EV advisors at 833-919-0939.
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EV charging stations are subject to standard FPL commercial rates. The most common rates commercial customers have enrolled in, include the following:
Ideal for public charging sites with low utilization
Managed charging/optimization of time-of-use rates – popular with fleet operators
Others
For more information refer to section 8. Rate Schedules in the Electric Retail tariff book.
During the five-year pilot period, FPL will gather and evaluate the learnings gained from the research and will use it to inform the design of any proposed future EV rates. This may include extension of the existing pilot tariffs, converting the pilot tariffs to a permanent offering, allowing the pilot tariffs to expire, or replacing the tariffs with a different option.
The amount of demand billed to public fast charge stations under the EV tariffs will be the lesser of a.) measured demand; and b.) limited demand, as calculated by dividing energy sales (kWh) by a fixed constant of 75 hours. The 75-hour constant was developed to set a threshold for demand charges and mitigate economic challenges for public fast charging stations with low usage. This 75-hour denominator was chosen to target an effective volumetric rate on demand and energy charges (excluding customer charge, taxes, and franchise fees) of approximately 20 cents per kWh, based on current rates. The methodology supports the ability for public fast charging stations to set pricing at their charging stations that will allow them to recover their electricity costs while still leaving margin to contribute toward other operating expenses and capital costs. EV charging stations with a load factor less than ~10% will benefit. As energy utilization improves above the 10% load factor, the demand charges under the tariff automatically adjust back to those of applicable GSD-1 and GSLD-1 rates.
FPL selected 75 hours for this rate design to balance two competing priorities: provide rate relief that will facilitate and encourage the development of EV fast charging infrastructure and minimize the potential for the proposed tariffs to shift costs to other customers. The EV tariffs are designed to move DCFC customers back to established commercial rates as station utilization improves and the economic incentive is no longer as necessary. The 75-hour limiting factor sets this point at a load factor of ~10% which has been demonstrated to be achievable by some existing DCFC customers.
i As included in Florida Power & Light Company’s Petition for Approval of Optional Electric Vehicle Public Charging Pilot Tariffs, page 15, footnote 26: “Based on GSD-1 rates effective June 2020, the cost of demand per kWh equates to [($9.98/kW base demand +$1.22/kW capacity and conservation) × (energy / 75 hours)] / energy = $0.15 / kWh. Added to $0.0222 /kWh base energy and $0.024 fuel and environmental = $0.20 energy and demand per kWh. Based on GSLD-1 rates, the cost of demand per kWh equates to [($12.19/kW base demand + $1.38/kW capacity and conservation) × (energy / 75 hours)] / energy = $0.18 / kWh. Added to $0.0175 /kWh base energy and $0.024 fuel and environmental = $0.22 energy and demand per kWh.”