Collier and Lee counties experienced a 30% increase in electric vehicle registrations in 2024, according to data from EV research group IHS Markit. Lee County saw the number of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle registrations jump from 7,095 in 2023 to 9,245 in 2024, while Collier County registrations increased from 5,956 to 7,742. Statewide, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle registrations are currently at nearly 300,000 total vehicles – 244,000 fully battery electric vehicles – up by a third in the past year.
Visitor spending at hotels, restaurants and shops in Collier County increased 10.5% over last calendar year, bringing in $2.38 billion.
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