Florida Wants To Spend $200 Million Meant For EV Chargers On Flying Taxis Instead
Yahoo News
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Florida is proposing to redirect $200 million in federal funds initially allocated for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The state legislature is considering using these funds to support the development of flying taxis and related infrastructure instead of traditional EV charging stations.
- Key Facts: Florida has received federal funding designated for expanding EV charging infrastructure.
- A significant portion of this funding, approximately $200 million, is being considered for reallocation.
- The proposed new use for these funds is to support the emerging industry of "flying taxis" or electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- This shift in funding priorities could position Florida as a leader in advanced air mobility but deviates from the original intent of the federal EV infrastructure grants.
- The decision is still under consideration by the Florida legislature.
- The Miami Herald reported on this proposed change in fund allocation.
- The federal program's goal was to build out a national network of EV chargers, making EV adoption more practical and widespread.
- Flying taxis are a nascent technology with potential applications for transportation in urban and potentially inter-city environments.
- The implications of this reallocation could include a reduced pace of EV charging station expansion in Florida while potentially accelerating the development of advanced air mobility.
