Looking for a place to charge your electric car? FPL has an app − and stations − for that

Florida Power & Light is working to provide electric vehicle owners with more places to charge while they hit the road.

FPL’s EVolution program “makes charging along Florida’s busiest highways a breeze, with a growing number of public fast-charging stations where EV drivers can plug in and travel with confidence during the holidays,” according to a company statement.

That’s welcome news for those driving during the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.

AAA predicts there will be nearly 120 million travelers from before Christmas through New Year’s, 107 million of them in vehicles, down from 2019’s record 108 million but well above last year’s 104.5 million.

There will also be Florida residents, more than 7.1 million, according to AAA. That is 220,000 more travelers than the previous record set last year.

FPL EVolution Program: Where can you find a public charger for your electric vehicle?

“Our FPL EVolution public charging network is a valuable boost to Florida’s EV owners who need access to fast, reliable and convenient charging options,” said Crystal Stiles, executive director of development for distributed technologies and mobility for FPL.

Green icons on the map indicate fast chargers. Blue are level 2 chargers.

Find the nearest public FPL charging station online.

FPL offers EVolution app for electric vehicle owners

FPL has the FPL EVolution app for both iPhone and Android.

Once you have downloaded the app:

• Create profile, add vehicle and payment information

• Scan the QR code on the public charger

• Plug in and start charging

Fast chargers:

• Speed: The fastest option; Typically, an electric car charges in about 30 minutes or less.

• Location: Often found near major highways and travel corridors.

• Best for: Long distance travel or fast charging.

• Requirements: Requires commercial grade equipment and 480 volt three-phase power.

Level 2 chargers

• Speed: Can fully charge most electric vehicles in just a few hours.

• Location: commonly available in homes, workplaces and various destinations.

• Best for: Locations where you will be parked for a longer period of time.

• Requirements: Requires special charging equipment and a 240-volt circuit.

How much does it cost to charge your EV at the FPL charging station?

FPL EVolution’s public fast chargers are billed at a rate of 30 cents per kilowatt hour, plus applicable taxes and fees, bringing the total cost to approximately 36 or 37 cents per kilowatt hour, depending on location.

Public Level 2 chargers are generally provided free of charge, with some exceptions, FPL said on its website.

Don’t walk away while your car is charging or you’ll be hit with extra charges

“It is proper etiquette to check your vehicle’s charge and move your vehicle once it is fully charged,” FPL said.

“FPL EVolution chargers have a 30-minute grace period. After the grace period ends, an inactivity fee will be charged for each minute the vehicle remains connected to the charger.”

How far can you go on one charge?

That depends on a number of factors, including the year and model of your vehicle, the size of the battery, the type and weight of the car, road conditions, weather conditions, driving style, whether you charge your phone or turn on the air conditioning. .

FPL said the “battery range for new models could average more than 200 miles.”

That’s enough to get you from Jacksonville to Sebastian.

How many electric vehicles are registered in Florida, USA?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Florida trails California in the most registered electric vehicles.

Total light-duty EV registrations in Florida reached 254,900 in 2023.

Top 5 states electric vehicle registrations

As of 2023, these are the top five states with light electric vehicle registrations:

The total number of electric vehicles registered in the US in 2023 was 3,555,900.

This article originally appeared in Treasure Coast Newspapers: Map of electric vehicle charging stations in Florida: FPL expands