Green Drivers Incentives in Florida

What Qualifies as a Green Vehicle?

Depending on the specific incentive program the types of eligible vehicles can differ, but these are the most commonly-used categories when talking about eco-friendly cars:

• AFVs = Alternative fuel vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, biodiesel vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles)
• EVs = Electric vehicles
• PHEVs = Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
• ILEVs = Inherently low emissions vehicles
• HOVs = High-occupancy vehicles

Carpool Lanes & Emissions

Florida offers high-occupancy lane exemptions for ILEVs and hybrids certified by the EPA. Meaning, even if you have no other passengers in your eco-friendly car, you can use the carpool lane/HOV lane. Here’s how you can take advantage of this:

• Fill out application form for Florida HOV Decal
• Bring form and fee to your local tax collector’s office
• Or, mail the application and include postage with fee.
• Fee is $5 for a year, or $10 for two years.

The Florida DMV also exempts low-emissions vehicles from smog or emissions testing during registration/registration renewal, so you can save time in Delray Beach!
Be sure to take advantage of the Express Lane Incentive, which affords free access to the express lanes on I-95 for free.

Federal Tax Credits

You may be eligible for up to $7500 with the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit – Federal Form 8936. See if your vehicle fits the following criteria to qualify:

• Made by original OEM manufacturer and purchased new in 2010 or later
• Weighs under 14,000 pounds
• Has rechargeable electric motor
• Battery has at least 4kWh capacity
• Primarily driven or stored in the United States

These credits are phased out after 200,000 units of that specific electric vehicle model have been sold.

Auto Insurance Discounts

Certain Florida auto insurance providers will offer discounts–possibly up to 10%–for fuel efficient vehicles and other green driving habits:

• Economy car discounts
• Low-mileage discounts
• Alternative fuel vehicle discounts
• Pay as you drive discounts

Businesses With Green Vehicles

If you own a business in Florida and want to go green with your fleet vehicle purchases or add electric vehicle charging stations in your parking lots, here are some programs that can help:

• Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate: For offsetting the cost of converting your business fleets to natural gas vehicles.
• Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate: For businesses that offer vehicle charging stations for employees/customers.
• Florida Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Financing: You can local government funding if you want to install an EV charging station on your property.

Download the Chargepoint App to find available charging stations near you.