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Miami is the "Magic City" for a reason. It is the crypto capital, the supercar capital, and rapidly becoming the EV capital of the South. But if you’re installing infrastructure here, you aren't just fighting the traffic on I-95. You’re fighting the elements.
In Brickell or Miami Beach, the air is essentially saltwater spray. Standard powder-coated steel enclosures rust into oblivion in 18 months.
Then there’s the water from below. "King Tides" cause sunny-day flooding in parts of Miami Beach and Edgewater. If you mount a charger pedestal at grade level, you’re one high tide away from a short circuit.
And finally, you have the ‘condo wars’. Seventy percent of Miamians live in multi-unit buildings. While Florida Statute 718.113 gives owners the "Right to Charge", HOAs are fighting back with strict insurance and engineering requirements.
In the current market, you need a distributor who understands Florida Power & Light (FPL) incentives, stocks hurricane-rated gear, and knows that "Miami Time" applies to permitting, too.
Below, we break down the Top 10 Distributors commanding the South Florida market.
Why they made the list: World Electric is Sonepar in Florida. They are the heavyweight champion of the region with the deepest inventory of "tropicalized" gear. They understand that a switchgear installed in Key Biscayne needs different specs than one in Orlando. If you are building a high-rise, World Electric has the supply chain muscle to deliver the busway and the chargers in sync with the construction elevator schedule.
Why they made the list: Graybar handles the massive government and port work. If you are electrifying a terminal at PortMiami or a Miami-Dade County bus depot, Graybar is the prime supplier. They are experts at navigating the "Buy America" requirements for federal/state funded projects and dealing with the strict procurement rules of local municipalities.
Best for: Government & Heavy Infrastructure. The partner you want for FDOT (Florida Dept of Transportation) projects.
Best-selling product: Eaton Green Motion DCFC. Heavy-duty fast chargers built to survive the heat and humidity of a Miami summer.
Why they made the list: Wesco works hand-in-glove with Florida Power & Light (FPL). When FPL rolls out a new grid modernization pilot or a fleet depot project, Wesco is often the backend supplier. They are the experts in the high-voltage side of the equation (transformers and primary cable), ensuring your site has the power capacity to support fast charging.
Best for: Utility-Scale Projects. If you need to upgrade a service entrance to 480V to support a fast-charging hub, call Wesco.
Why they made the list: Paramount is a strong, family-owned independent distributor that has served Miami since the 80s. They are deeply embedded in the local commercial construction scene. Unlike the big corporate chains, they are agile and can source hard-to-find parts for emergency repairs in 24 hours.
Best for: Commercial Build-Outs. They know the local Miami-Dade electrical code inspectors and stock the specific disconnects and labels they look for.
Why they made the list: With three strategic locations, Kilowatt is the favorite of the "van-based" electrical contractors. They’re famous for their counter service – fast, bilingual, and no-nonsense. If you’re a residential electrician installing a Tesla Wall Connector in Coral Gables and need a breaker at 7 am, Kilowatt is your stop.
Best for: Residential & SMB Contractors. The best "counter experience" in the city.
Why they made the list: Another Doral staple, Mercedes Electric serves both the local market and the Caribbean export market. This means they are experts in logistics and "hardening" equipment for island environments – which is exactly what Miami Beach is. (Note: Not to be confused with the car manufacturer, though they service the same luxury market.)
Best for: Logistics & Export. If you’re buying chargers for a project in Miami and a resort in the Bahamas, they can handle both POs.
Why they made the list: CES has blanketed South Florida with branches. Their franchise model means every branch manager is an entrepreneur who can cut a deal on the spot. They are aggressively targeting the EV market, stocking massive amounts of residential hardware to keep up with Tesla deliveries.
Best for: Immediate Availability. With so many locations, you are never more than 15 minutes from a CES in Miami.
Best-selling product: Tesla Universal Wall Connector. Miami is Tesla territory. CES moves these by the pallet.
Why they made the list: Miami is the gateway to the Americas. IESCO specializes in export and industrial materials. While they focus heavily on the Caribbean, their expertise in marine-grade electrical gear makes them a secret weapon for Miami projects. If equipment can survive a dock in Jamaica, it can survive a condo in Edgewater.
Best for: Marine & Coastal Projects. The experts in corrosion resistance.
Why they made the list: Miami has sun. Lots of it. CED Greentech dominates the solar-plus-storage market. If you are designing a solar carport for a corporate campus in Doral, they stock the panels, the inverters, and the EV chargers as a single ecosystem.
Best for: Solar Carports. Commercial projects that want to generate their own fuel.
Why they made the list: A massive player in the industrial space. Gexpro is strong in the logistics corridors west of the airport. They are excellent for warehouse electrification projects (forklifts + delivery vans).
Best for: Logistics & Warehouse Fleets.
In Miami, you can't just hire any electrician. You need a partner who understands wind loads, flood zones and backup power. These installers know how to pour a concrete pad that won't float away in a King Tide and how to wire a charger so it doesn't overload your generator during a hurricane outage.
They started as generator specialists, which means they understand backup power better than anyone. If you want a charger that integrates with your whole-home generator, these are the pros.
Based just north in Boca but dominant in Miami, Rack Electric is a massive operation. They handle everything from the permit to the pour. They are the preferred partner for many high-end HOA communities.
If you’re installing a charger in a $20m home on Star Island or Fisher Island, you call WireMasters. They are accustomed to working in ultra-high-end environments where aesthetics are paramount.
A Tesla-certified installer that focuses heavily on the residential experience. They are known for clean, fast installs and handling the condo board paperwork for you.
When FDOT needs to electrify a highway rest stop or a city needs a new bus depot, Hypower is the call. They specialize in heavy civil electrical work.
One of the largest electrical contractors in the Southeast. If you are a hospital or a university campus, Miller Electric has the scale to handle your rollout.
This is the "cheat sheet" for 2026. Installing in Miami requires navigating three unique hurdles: the rising water level ("King Tides"), the evolving utility landscape with FPL, and the complex legal rights of condo owners. Ignoring these factors is the fastest way to fail an inspection or get sued by an HOA.
Miami floods on sunny days due to rising tides.
Florida Power & Light has changed the game with their flexible EV programs.
(FPL EVolution Home Terms & Conditions)
Miami is booming. The cars are expensive, the condos are tall, and the air is corrosive. This isn't a market for cutting corners.
Don't buy a cheap painted-steel charger for a beachside condo; it will look like a rusty artifact within two years. Invest in NEMA 4X Stainless Steel, hire an installer who knows the flood codes, and take advantage of FPL's massive grid capacity.
Ready to beat the salt and the condo boards?
Don't let salt spray or HOA red tape slow you down. Book a free FieldEx demo today, or simply get in touch. We're here to help you keep the Magic City charged.
No. Under Florida Statute 718.113, they cannot arbitrarily prohibit it. However, they can require you to follow strict safety guidelines, pay for a separate meter, and carry liability insurance naming the association.
NEMA 4X means the enclosure is watertight and corrosion-resistant. In Miami's salt-heavy air (especially east of I-95), it is essential to prevent the unit from rusting out.
Not exactly "free”. The FPL Evolution Home program provides the charger and installation for a fixed monthly fee with a 10-year agreement. You pay for the electricity, but at a very low off-peak rate.
Yes, 100%. And be warned: "Miami Time" applies to permitting. Expect delays. Using a local installer who knows the inspectors in your specific municipality (eg Coral Gables vs Miami Beach) speeds this up.
Yes, but you must ensure the site is secure. A loose charger pedestal on a fresh concrete pad is a projectile in 150mph winds. Installers will typically "bag" or secure units if a storm is approaching during construction.
Units with a NEMA 4X rating, such as the ChargePoint Home Flex or ClipperCreek (Enphase) ruggedized models. Avoid anything with a plastic casing that isn't UV rated, as the Florida sun will brittlize it.
Practically, yes. Miami has one of the highest densities of Teslas in the world. Installing a J1772-only charger without an adapter is a mistake in this market.
The unit owner. If the building needs a transformer upgrade to support everyone, that is a different conversation (likely a special assessment), but for a single spot, the owner pays the freight.
If you have a whole-home backup generator (common in Miami), yes. You likely want to exclude the EV charger from the generator load so you don't drain your backup fuel charging your car during a power outage.
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