Florida Allocates $200M in Federal EV Funding for Air Taxi Infrastructure
Florida has decided to redirect nearly $200 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program toward building air taxi infrastructure, rather than expanding electric vehicle charging stations. The funds were originally intended under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support EV charging networks but remain unspent as private companies have filled much of the need in Florida. Instead, the state plans to construct 32 landing pads with charging capabilities for eVTOLs—electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft—at locations such as golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports. The move reflects a growing interest in urban air mobility solutions amid persistent traffic congestion issues across the state. While Florida’s decision is notable, other states like New York and North Carolina have used similar funding to expand EV charging access for renters and homeowners without private parking.
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