Florida's Department of Transportation has decided to redirect federal funding intended for EV charging to build an electric air taxi network. The state was awarded nearly $200 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, but never spent the money. Instead, the funds will be used to build 32 landing pads with charging stations for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Florida Redirects $200M EV Charger Funds to Air Taxi Pads
UKPulse Local DeskFlorida plans to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.
- Florida was awarded nearly $200 million under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program
- The state will use the funds to build 32 landing pads with charging stations for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
- The air taxi network will be located at places like golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports
What this means for you: If you live in Florida, you may see air taxis operating at golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports in the future.