State guide
Texas
TX6 / 10AdoptionTexas has a large and growing EV market driven by major urban centers, but state-level incentive programs lag behind EV-leading states. Federal NEVI funding is active.
Last updated November 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Moderate- EV Adoption Rate
- 5.1%
- Public Chargers
- 3,875
- Top Incentive
- Austin Energy Home Charging Rebate, up to $500
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
10.0
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy Home Charging Rebate | Up to $500 | Austin Energy residential customers buying a qualified Power Partner EV compatible Level 2 charging station; covers 50% of the purchase price, up to $500. Funding is limited and first come, first served | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors | Learn more ↗ |
| TCEQ Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program | Varies by project | Administered by TCEQ. The All-Electric Program (applications accepted through August 31, 2029) funds electric replacement or repower of eligible vehicles and equipment and can include charging infrastructure; the dedicated Level 2 charger grant round ran from September 10, 2020 to September 9, 2021, and TCEQ's program page still lists it as closed as of November 6, 2026. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- varies by utility
- Summary
- Texas operates a deregulated retail electricity market in most of ERCOT. Transmission and distribution utilities (Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP) own the wires and meters but do not sell energy; EV-relevant time-of-use plans, including widely marketed 'free nights' products from REPs such as TXU, Reliant, and Octopus Energy, are set by the retail electric provider. Municipal utilities exempt from retail competition (Austin Energy, San Antonio CPS) run their own EV programs.
- Source
- SourceVerified Nov 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- varies by utility
- Summary
- Texas has no statewide net metering mandate. In the deregulated ERCOT market, the retail electric provider (REP) sets the export compensation rate, so credit terms differ from plan to plan; check the plan's electricity facts label. Municipal utilities and cooperatives exempt from retail choice set their own programs: Austin Energy uses a Value of Solar tariff (12.89 cents per kWh for systems under 1 MW, effective October 1, 2026).
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- SourceVerified Nov 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- What it does
- Texas has no right-to-charge statute found as of 2026-11-10. A search of Texas Property Code Chapters 82 (Condominiums), 202, 204 and 209 on the legislature's statutes site found no provision on installing or using an EV charging station. Property owner associations may restrict or prohibit installation under existing governing documents, subject only to the general architectural review and enforcement-policy requirements added by HB 614 (2023, effective January 1, 2024). HB 614 governs enforcement procedure, not EV-specific protection.
- Source
- SourceVerified Nov 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $200/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Texas
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint. NEVI corridor buildout active on I-10, I-35, I-20, and I-45.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 539 |
| Electrify America | 48 |
| EVgo | 89 |
| ChargePoint | 1,920 |
| Other networks | 1,279 |
| DC fast ports | 5,714 |
| Level 2 public ports | 7,460 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Nov 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Austin737 stations
- 2Houston404 stations
- 3Dallas264 stations
- 4San Antonio220 stations
- 5Fort Worth114 stations
Regulatory environment
Texas does not have California-style ZEV mandates. TxDOT administers NEVI funding. Electric utilities operate under ERCOT, creating unique load management considerations for commercial EV charging.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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