This bill mandates that counties and municipalities in Florida establish maximum rates for the storage of electric vehicles involved in accidents. Specifically, the rates can be set at up to three times the rates charged by wrecker operators for gasoline or diesel vehicles. This provision applies in situations where the owner or operator of the electric vehicle is incapacitated, unavailable, or does not consent to the vehicle's removal.
Additionally, the bill allows wrecker operators to charge the actual cost of services plus a 15 percent fee for the cleanup of accident scenes involving electric vehicles, which includes addressing any fires or hazardous material discharges. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025.