A Comprehensive Guide To Texas EV Rebates & Charging Incentives

If you’re a Texas resident considering an EV purchase, it’s important to understand how to get the best value from making the switch to electric.

This page provides an overview of electric vehicle incentives and rebates across The Lone Star State and how residents can benefit from Texas’s initiatives to support electrification.

Does Texas have EV rebates?

Yes, Texas offers a post-sale grant up to $2,500 for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle through the LDPLIP, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Grants are first‑come, first‑served, subject to funding availability, and only apply to new vehicles purchased or leased in Texas.

As of April 2026, the LDPLIP Program is no longer accepting applications for the FY26 grant round.

Visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Air Quality’s page for details about eligibility and and latest program updates.

Are electric vehicles exempt from emissions inspections in Texas?

Yes. Fully electric vehicles are exempt from Texas emissions inspections.

Are there federal EV incentives available in Texas?

Federal EV purchase tax credits expired in 2025, but a federal tax credit for qualifying home EV charger installations remains available through June 2026 for eligible locations.

Charging your EV at home is both affordable and convenient. To achieve the best charging speed with your residential electrical infrastructure, it is essential to install a Level 2 EV charger with the help of a qualified EV charger installation professional.

Do Texas utilities offer EV charger rebates?

Yes, many Texas utilities and cooperatives offer rebates for installing Level 2 home EV chargers, with incentives typically ranging from $250 to over $1,000 depending on the provider.

Even higher rebates may be available for non-residential EV charging projects.

Below is a summary of EV charger rebate programs offered by utility providers in TX.

Austin Energy EV Charger Rebates

If you’re an Austin Energy customer, you can save 50% on the cost of purchasing and installing a Level 2 EV charger, for savings of up to $1,200.

Commercial customers can access additional rebates and businesses and multifamily properties can qualify for up to $3,000 in rebates for installing a Level 2 charging station and up to $5,000 for a DC Fast Charging station.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Incentives page on the Austin Energy EV Buyers Guide website.

Entergy EV Charger Rebates

Entergy offers residential customers a $250 rebate for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 EV charger through their eTech program.

Commercial customers are also eligible for the $250 Level 2 rebate, with additional rebates up to $1,500 for DC Fast Charging stations.

For more information, see the Entergy eTech Electric Technology and Incentives page.

SWEPCO EV Charger Rebate

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) offers residential customers a $250 rebate for the installation of an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 EV charging station. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to funding limits.

For more information, including how to apply, see the Charging Stations page on the SWEPCO website.

Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP)

The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program offers grants for repowering or replacing eligible vehicles and equipment with all-electric models, along with supporting infrastructure, including EV charging stations.

For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the All-Electric program page on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s website.

United Cooperative Services EV Charger Rebate

United Cooperative Services (UCS) offers residential customers a rebate of 50% of the cost to install a Level 2 EV charging station, up to $500. Eligible customers must agree to charge EVs during off-peak hours.

For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the EV Charger section on UCS’s Rebate Programs page.

What if my utility isn’t listed here?

Texas has hundreds of municipal utilities and electric cooperatives, and many offer EV incentives that may not be widely advertised. Customers should check directly with their utility to confirm current rebates or EV rate programs.

Does Texas have EV charger tax credits?

Texas does not have a state-wide tax credit for EV chargers, but residents may qualify for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit which is a federal tax credit worth up to $1,000 to offset costs related to installing an EV charger at home.

Additionally, businesses may qualify for the 30C commercial charging tax credit, worth up to $100,000 per installed EV charging port and available until June 30, 2026.

How much does it cost to install a Level 2 home EV charger?

For most homeowners in Texas, the total cost to install a Level 2 EV charger ranges between $749 and $2,500 on average, with a typical cost of $1,700 for a standard installation.

Does Texas offer off‑peak or EV‑specific electricity rates?

Yes, many Texas utilities and electricity providers offer time‑of‑use or EV‑specific rate plans that allow drivers to save money by charging overnight or during lower‑demand hours. Availability varies by provider and ZIP code.

Austin Energy Plug-In Everywhere Program

The Austin Energy Plug-In EVerywhere℠ network offers charging at 1,600+ Level 2 charging ports throughout their service area. Level 2 charging stations charge $0.09 per kWh, which comes to about a penny per minute. The program also features DC Fast chargers conveniently located near major transit routes in Austin, priced at $0.21 per minute.

For more information, see the EVerything Charging page.

Champion Energy Services Off-Peak EV Charging Incentive

If you get your electricity from Champion Energy Services, charging your EV between 10 P.M. and 4 A.M. will make you eligible for a lower rate.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the EV Saver-12 Plan page.

CPS Energy Off-Peak EV Charging Incentive

CPS Energy offers electrification incentives in the form of bill credits. You can receive a one-time $250 bill credit followed by a $5 monthly credit if you sign up for a program that remotely adjusts your charging speed during peak hours, or a one-time $125 bill credit and a $10 monthly credit if you only charge during off-peak hours.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the CPS Energy FlexEV page.

GEXA Energy Off-Peak Charging Incentives

Gexa SavEV 24 and Gexa SavEV 12

Besides offering clean energy, Gexa Energy will issue a bill credit of 100% for the energy you use to charge your EV between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Available in terms of 12 and 24 months, the SavEV plans seek to reduce strain on the grid by incentivizing EV owners to charge at off-peak times. All qualifying customers must pair their EV to the Gexa365 platform, on the Gexa app, to receive their monthly Nighttime EV Charging Credit.

For more information, see the GEXA Energy EV Charging page.

TXU Energy Off-Peak Charging Incentive (Free EV Miles)

TXU Energy helps customers offset the cost of charging an EV at home by offering free charging between 7 P.M. and 1 P.M. the next day. To leverage these savings, you’ll have to connect your EV to an online platform and share your telematics data, but the platform is compatible with most EV models.

For more information, see the Free EV Miles page.

Tesla Electric Drive Plan

The Tesla Electric Drive plan gives customers the opportunity to lower the cost of vehicle ownership and power their homes with clean electricity. Plug in your vehicle between midnight and noon and enjoy unlimited, home charging for a low fixed monthly fee. The Drive plan also allows you to power your home and charge your vehicles throughout the day at a low, flat rate.

If you have Powershare enabled in your home, you may be able to export excess energy from your vehicle to the grid and receive credit on your energy bill.

Currently, the Tesla Electric Drive plan is only available in deregulated areas of Texas where customers can choose their home electricity provider, including major cities like Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in Texas?

As of early 2026, Texas has more than 3,700 public charging stations including nearly 3,000 Level 2 and 850 DC fast stations. There are 219 Tesla Supercharger stations and 2,677 Tesla Supercharger ports in Texas.

How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in Texas?

It costs an average of $0.51 per kWh to charge an electric car at a public Level 3 (DCFC) charging station in Texas. Pricing varies from one charging network to another, and charging levels can also impact charging costs.

More networks in recent months have started adopting a variable pricing model, which accounts for the site location, time of day, and amount of power a station is delivering.

Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV.

Are There Free Electric Car Charging Stations in Texas?

Yes, you can find free EV charging stations in Texas, but access to free public charging remains limited and shouldn’t be your primary charging strategy.

Houston is among the best places for EV ownership, with nearly 400 free charging stations. You can also find more than 300 free stations in Austin and over 200 free charging locations in Dallas.

Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in Texas?

Most EV charging stations in Texas are located in or near major cities. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and Houston-Woodlands-Sugar Land areas are the most EV-friendly cities, with over 2,600 charging stations in each metropolitan area.

Austin-Round Rock is next, with more than 1,900 charging locations, and you can find more than 800 charging options in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area.

You can expect more charging options to appear in the near future, with the Texas DOT currently focusing on developing alternative fuel corridors to connect major cities before building a more robust charging infrastructure in rural areas and small cities.

Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-10 and I-35.

Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in Texas, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).

Texas is offering home energy rebates funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, making $346 million for home efficiency rebates and $344 million for home electrification available for things like appliance rebates, insulation and air sealing, heat pumps for space and water heating, and upgrades to smart electrical panels necessary to enable those retrofits.

Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.

In Texas, you may qualify for home electrification incentives through your local electricity provider. Scroll down to read rebate and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.

Heat Pumps & Heat Pump Water Heaters

As an Austin Energy customer, you can receive up to $750 for installing a qualifying heat pump.

CPS Energy offers their customers rebates up to $310 per ton for installing new heat pump systems.

Oncor customers can receive a rebate from $1,800 to $3,300 for new heat pumps, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) offers residential customers a rebate of up to $3,500 for the installation of qualifying heat pump units.

Solar Panels

American Electric Power (AEP) Texas offers customer rebates from $1,500 to $3,000 for PV solar panel systems.

Austin Energy customers earn a rebate worth $2,500 by installing a solar panel system at least 3 kW in size if you complete Austin Energy’s solar education course.

New Braunfels Utilities customers can earn up to $3,000 for 3 kW and bigger PV solar systems.

With EV charger rebates and special TOU EV charging rate plans available from numerous utilities in Texas, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.

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