Will Florida drivers see more EV chargers? Here are 5 takeaways on White House plan

Florida’s electric vehicle drivers worry about not having enough charging stations, but a federal plan to boost the country’s charger network has faced a rocky path. Recent actions by the Trump administration, after freezing and then restarting funding, open the door for Florida to catch up on construction of a national network of EV chargers. But the state’s plan remains unclear.

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Here are the highlights:

* The Trump administration initially stopped and then restarted a major EV charging program, adding new rules touted to make installation easier but removing some previous requirements.

* Florida, despite having almost $200 million in federal funds available, still hasn’t started letting businesses apply for money to install chargers.

* Experts are hopeful the looser federal rules will encourage hesitant states like Florida to expand charging networks, but some criticize delays and the lack of focus on disadvantaged areas.

* The new rules mean states no longer have to ensure chargers go to underserved communities or meet certain labor and safety standards, which could leave rural and low-income areas behind.

* Some local programs supporting chargers in South Florida remain frozen, and until regulations are finalized, both local and national EV charging plans hang in limbo.

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