Electric Vehicles in
Texas
Incentives, charging infrastructure, right-to-charge laws, and savings data for EV owners in Texas.
Incentives & Credits
Fuel Savings
Right-to-Charge Law
Texas Property Code Section 202.023 prohibits HOAs from restricting EV charger installation in owner parking spaces. Associations may adopt reasonable rules.
Landlord Incentives: Property owners may qualify for the federal Section 30C tax credit and local utility rebates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What EV incentives are available in Texas?
Texas EV buyers can access $2,500 state rebate (Texas EVRP) (Federal credit ended Sept 30, 2025). Used EV buyers may qualify for Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. Oncor, CenterPoint, and AEP Texas offer EV programs. The annual EV registration fee is $200 annual EV fee.
Does Texas have a right-to-charge law?
Yes. Texas Property Code Section 202.023 prohibits HOAs from restricting EV charger installation in owner parking spaces. Associations may adopt reasonable rules. This law was enacted in 2021.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Texas?
The average electricity rate in Texas is $0.157/kWh. For a typical EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles, this works out to about $565 per year to drive 12,000 miles on electricity, compared to approximately $1140 per year on gasoline. EV owners in Texas save an estimated $656 per year on fuel.
EV Ownership in Texas: What You Need to Know
Texas is the second-largest EV market in the U.S. With approximately 250,000 registered EVs. The state offers a $2,500 EV rebate through the Texas EVRP and has right-to-charge protections for HOA members. Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin anchors a growing EV ecosystem across the state.
With an average electricity rate of $0.157 per kWh and gas prices averaging $2.85 per gallon, EV owners in Texas can expect to save approximately $656 per year on fuel compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle. These savings add up significantly over the typical ownership period of 5-7 years, potentially totaling $3,936+ in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
Texas currently has 12,000 public charging stations, including 2,500 DC fast chargers for quick highway stops. With 250,000 registered electric vehicles, the state's charging infrastructure is expanding to meet growing demand. The federal NEVI program continues to fund new fast-charging corridors across the state, making long-distance EV travel increasingly practical.
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