Home Charging Savings for a Typical Texas Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,243
Home Charging/yr
$411
Annual Savings
$831
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$13,964
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Texas EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
Texas Utility Programs
Texas has no statewide EV-charger rebate, though some utilities (Austin Energy, Oncor) offer local incentives and off-peak rates. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Texas
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $890 | 1.7 yrs | 2,304,580 | Centerpoint Energy |
| San Antonio | $838 | 1.8 yrs | 1,434,625 | CPS Energy |
| Dallas | $855 | 1.8 yrs | 1,304,379 | Oncor |
| Austin | $787 | 1.9 yrs | 961,855 | Austin Energy |
| Fort Worth | $831 | 1.8 yrs | 935,508 | Oncor |
| El Paso | $825 | 1.8 yrs | 678,815 | El Paso Electric |
| Arlington | $893 | 1.7 yrs | 394,266 | Oncor |
| Corpus Christi | $811 | 1.8 yrs | 326,586 | AEP Texas |
| Plano | $804 | 1.9 yrs | 288,061 | Oncor |
| Laredo | $790 | 1.9 yrs | 260,654 | AEP Texas |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Texas
- ⛽ Gas: $2.90/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.120/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: Oncor