Florida Got $200 Million for EV Chargers. It Wants to Spend It on Air Taxis Instead
The state wants to redirect its federal NEVI allocation toward eVTOL air taxi development rather than ground-based charging.
Florida received roughly $200 million in federal funding earmarked for EV charging infrastructure, but state officials now want to redirect that money toward electric air taxis instead.
What Happened
The funds came through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which channels federal dollars into public EV charger buildout. According to InsideEVs, Florida is seeking to repurpose its roughly $200 million allocation for eVTOL aircraft — commonly referred to as air taxis — rather than ground-based charging stations.
Why It Matters
The move could slow the pace of EV charger deployment in Florida at a time when NEVI money has been central to expanding public fast-charging networks along highways. Redirecting funds toward air taxi infrastructure would mark a notable shift in how state transportation dollars are allocated, with implications for both EV drivers who rely on highway charging and companies developing vertical takeoff aircraft.
The Bottom Line
Florida's request to move NEVI funding from EV chargers to eVTOL development remains subject to federal approval. The outcome will determine whether the $200 million supports ground-based charging or an emerging air mobility sector.
