EV charging in Texas: stations, EVs and home cost
387,400 battery electric and 79,900 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Texas in 2025, 1.5% of light-duty vehicles; 80,900 EVs in 2021. That is 37 plug-in cars per public port. Texas has 3,780 public charging stations, 889 of them with DC fast ports: 13 per 100,000 residents (rank 42) and 11.7 per 1,000 road miles (rank 28). Charging 100 miles at home costs $5.85 at 15.47 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $16.70 at $3.84 a gallon (2.9 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,462 a year.
EVs on the road in Texas: 387,400 in 2025
| Year in Texas | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80,900 | 30,600 | 0.33 | 24,713,900 |
| 2022 | 149,000 | 42,800 | 0.59 | 25,346,000 |
| 2023 | 230,100 | 55,300 | 0.89 | 25,796,600 |
| 2024 | 294,700 | 64,700 | 1.13 | 26,155,300 |
| 2025 | 387,400 | 79,900 | 1.45 | 26,703,300 |
Texas: EVs grew 4.8 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 12 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 13.1 EVs per 1,000 residents.
3,780 public stations in Texas: 13 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Texas | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Texas | 3,780 | 5 | 241 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 889 | 3 | 5,475 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 12.8 | 42 | 3.0 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Texas public road | 11.7 | 28 | 322,113 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 7,307 | - | 12,782 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 453 | 8 | 31 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 685 | - | 689 with CCS, 187 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Texas: ChargePoint Network 1,838, Blink Network 387, Tesla Destination 295, Tesla 229; 53 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Texas among its neighbours
| Closest to Texas | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this page) | 13 | 1.5 | $5.85 | $3.84 | - |
| Oklahoma | -3 | -0.8 | -0.89 | +0.45 | 319 |
| Louisiana | -7 | -0.9 | -1.10 | +0.08 | 365 |
| Arkansas | -0 | -1.0 | -0.99 | +0.08 | 401 |
| Mississippi | -5 | -1.2 | -0.54 | +0.08 | 476 |
Texas against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Oregon -0.04 $ against Texas
- +0 places, West Virginia -0.02 $ against Texas
- Texas, rank 28: $5.85
- +2 places, Minnesota +0.13 $ against Texas
- +3 places, Colorado +0.14 $ against Texas
Texas by county and city: 169 counties with a station
| Texas county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 728 | 58 | 55.7 | 1,307,625 |
| Harris County | 519 | 119 | 10.9 | 4,758,579 |
| Dallas County | 414 | 63 | 15.9 | 2,603,816 |
| Tarrant County | 240 | 60 | 11.2 | 2,135,743 |
| Bexar County | 235 | 54 | 11.5 | 2,037,344 |
| Collin County | 215 | 37 | 19.3 | 1,116,601 |
| Denton County | 119 | 22 | 12.6 | 945,644 |
| Williamson County | 88 | 23 | 13.7 | 643,889 |
169 of 254 counties in Texas have at least one public station; 85 have none. County from station ZIP; 7 unplaced.
| Texas city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 703 | 19% |
| Houston | 400 | 11% |
| Dallas | 259 | 7% |
| San Antonio | 217 | 6% |
| Fort Worth | 109 | 3% |
| Plano | 89 | 2% |
413 cities and towns in Texas have a listed station.
Charging 100 miles at home in Texas: $5.85
| Vehicle | Texas kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $4.52 | $609 | 10.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $5.85 | $788 | 13.2 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $7.31 | $985 | 16.5 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $16.70 | $2,250 | 38.6 |
Texas: 15.47 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $3.841 a gallon.
CSV| Texas miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $226 | $292 | $366 | $835 | $543 |
| 10,000 | $452 | $585 | $731 | $1,670 | $1,085 |
| 13,476 | $609 | $788 | $985 | $2,250 | $1,462 |
| 15,000 | $677 | $877 | $1,097 | $2,505 | $1,628 |
| 20,000 | $903 | $1,170 | $1,463 | $3,340 | $2,170 |
Texas time-of-use rates
Texas: time-of-use 36% of utilities, smart meters 95.1%, dynamic 2.59 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Texas in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Texas utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | 507,291 | 2 | 6.3-40.9 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 457,369 | 1 | 7.4-24.6 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 405,587 | 1 | 7.7-14.2 |
| El Paso Electric Co | 312,576 | 5 | 5.9-26.8 |
| Denton County Elec Coop, Inc | 298,734 | 1 | 7.2-20.6 |
| Southwestern Public Service Co | 222,146 | 4 | 7.5-28.5 |
Gasoline against electricity in Texas: $16.70 against $5.85
| Measure | Texas |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Texas, $ a gallon | 3.84, EIA Texas series |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.167 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.058 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,462 |
| Break-even power price in Texas, ¢ per kWh | 44.2 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.348 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 13.2 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -66 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 11.5, 48.3, 7.0 |
| Home use in Texas, kWh a month | 1,118 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 38 |
| Texas gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Texas | 25 mpg saving in Texas | 30 mpg saving in Texas | 40 mpg saving in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.75 | $1,065 | $694 | $447 | $138 |
| $3.25 | $1,402 | $964 | $672 | $307 |
| $3.75 | $1,739 | $1,233 | $896 | $475 |
| $4.25 | $2,076 | $1,503 | $1,121 | $644 |
| $4.75 | $2,412 | $1,772 | $1,346 | $812 |
Texas by month: 14.7 to 16.1 ¢ per kWh
| Texas month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.67 | $5.55 | $6.93 |
| Feb | 14.88 | $5.63 | $7.03 |
| Mar | 15.28 | $5.78 | $7.22 |
| Apr | 15.52 | $5.87 | $7.34 |
| May | 15.53 | $5.87 | $7.34 |
| Jun | 15.26 | $5.77 | $7.21 |
| Jul | 15.36 | $5.81 | $7.26 |
| Aug | 15.46 | $5.84 | $7.31 |
| Sep | 15.83 | $5.98 | $7.48 |
| Oct | 16.10 | $6.09 | $7.61 |
| Nov | 16.04 | $6.06 | $7.58 |
| Dec | 15.87 | $6.00 | $7.50 |
12 biggest Texas utilities
| Texas utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Energy Retail Services | 1,548,250 | 17.38 | $6.57 | $885 |
| TXU Energy Retail Co, LLC | 1,446,391 | 18.70 | $7.07 | $953 |
| City of San Antonio | 865,914 | 12.43 | $4.70 | $633 |
| Austin Energy | 507,291 | 12.58 | $4.76 | $641 |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 457,369 | 13.66 | $5.17 | $696 |
| US Retailers, LLC | 412,301 | 14.60 | $5.52 | $744 |
| Just Energy | 407,723 | 15.15 | $5.73 | $772 |
| Pedernales Electric Coop, Inc | 405,587 | 12.22 | $4.62 | $622 |
| Ambit Energy Holdings, LLC | 360,476 | 18.77 | $7.10 | $956 |
| El Paso Electric Co | 312,576 | 13.46 | $5.09 | $686 |
| Denton County Elec Coop, Inc | 298,734 | 13.77 | $5.21 | $702 |
| Green Mountain Energy Company | 292,172 | 17.52 | $6.62 | $893 |
Your numbers for Texas
Sources for Texas
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 3,780 public stations in Texas
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 387,400 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 322,113 road miles in Texas
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 15.47 ¢ per kWh in Texas
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $3.84 for Texas
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $5.85 in Texas; licences and method for Texas
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Questions
Texas cars per public charger?
37 plug-in cars per public port, rank 47 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Texas fast chargers, how many?
889 stations with DC fast ports, 5,475 ports; 3.0 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 46).
EV or gasoline in Texas, which costs less?
$5.85 against $16.70 per 100 miles; $1,462 a year over 13,476 miles at $3.84 a gallon.
Texas EV charging stations, how many?
3,780 public stations, 13 per 100,000 residents (rank 42 of 51); 241 more are private.
Texas registered electric cars, how many?
387,400 battery electric and 79,900 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 1.5% of light-duty vehicles, 80,900 in 2021.
Texas CO2 of charging?
13.2 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.348 kg per kWh.
Texas EV charging cost?
$5.85 per 100 miles at 15.47 ¢; $788 for 13,476 miles. Rank 28 of 51.
Texas chargers along the roads?
11.7 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (322,113 miles), rank 28.
Texas county with most charging stations?
Travis County with 728 stations (58 with DC fast); 169 of 254 counties have any.
Texas time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Texas: time-of-use 36% of utilities, smart meters 95.1%, dynamic 2.59 per 100. 18 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.