The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it awarded more than $5.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Florida.

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it allocated more than $5.7 million in grants within Florida. The funding will be used to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of a $521 million nationwide initiative aimed at increasing access to EV chargers.

Miami-Dade County will receive nearly $4.8 million to install 390 EV charging ports across 73 community facilities, with a focus on placing chargers in disadvantaged communities. Officials say this will improve access for residents and enhance resilience during power outages caused by hurricanes. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is set to receive $933,600 to install charging infrastructure at seven locations across four reservation areas. The project is designed to provide charging access for both residents and visitors while creating jobs for Tribal members.

Per the administration, the grants are expected to help reduce emissions and encourage the adoption of electric vehicles in Florida, while also supporting job creation and improving infrastructure in underserved areas. Moreover, improved access to EV charging for residents in multi-family dwellings is expected to enhance Miami-Dade County’s resilience during hurricane-induced power outages.

“The awards that we’re announcing today will build on this important work and help ensure that the cost savings, health and climate benefits, and jobs of the EV future are secured for Americans across the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

An academic study published this year identified Miami as an ideal city for the adoption of EVs, thanks to its favorable economic and climatic conditions. The study, which used a total cost of ownership model to evaluate factors such as purchase price, maintenance, and refueling costs, suggested that Miami residents could save between $10,000 and $26,000 by switching to EVs. The savings were primarily attributed to Miami’s relatively low electricity prices and moderate climate, which contribute to the efficient operation and charging of EVs.