Florida Climbs National Ranks for Electric Vehicle Sales

Florida just put the pedal down on electric-vehicle adoption.
According to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, one in ten new cars sold statewide last quarter was electric — a record 10.49 percent of all new light-duty sales. That jump pushed the Sunshine State to No. 11 nationwide and earned it the second-biggest year-over-year gain in the country.

In total, Floridians bought more than 38,000 EVs in Q2 2025, pushing the state’s electric-vehicle count past 460,000 on the road. With roughly 12,000 public charging stations — or about one for every 38 vehicles — the infrastructure race is now officially on.

For Collier County, where luxury living meets coastal commuting, the surge is more than a headline — it’s a lifestyle shift. EVs have become the new driveway status symbol, and homebuyers are already asking for “EV-ready” garages with 240-volt outlets pre-installed. Local builders who bake that into new construction will have a clear edge.

Dealers and service centers around Naples Boulevard and Pine Ridge are quietly expanding their EV inventory and technician training. And in the hospitality scene, resorts and restaurants that install destination chargers — from Fifth Avenue hotels to East Trail eateries — are drawing the kind of visitors who measure luxury in convenience and carbon savings.

Florida’s EV growth tells a bigger story about where the Naples economy is heading: tech-savvy, sustainability-minded, and still deeply tied to quality of life. With so many seasonal residents owning Teslas, Rivians, and Lucids, the city’s infrastructure — and even its marketing language — is evolving. “Green mobility” has quietly become part of Naples’ brand.

This isn’t just a car story — it’s a signal.
Real-estate agents, builders, and local businesses should all be thinking about how to plug into Florida’s electric future. Because if the rest of 2025 looks like this quarter, Naples isn’t just along for the ride — it’s driving it.