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 $5.82 at 15.40 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $16.70 at $3.84 a gallon (2.9 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,466 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 | $5.82 | $3.84 | - |
| Oklahoma | -3 | -0.8 | -0.83 | +0.45 | 319 |
| Louisiana | -7 | -0.9 | -1.09 | +0.08 | 365 |
| Arkansas | -0 | -1.0 | -0.96 | +0.08 | 401 |
| Mississippi | -5 | -1.2 | -0.52 | +0.08 | 476 |
Texas against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Virginia -0.05 $ against Texas
- +0 places, West Virginia -0.00 $ against Texas
- Texas, rank 27: $5.82
- +2 places, Oregon +0.02 $ against Texas
- +3 places, Colorado +0.11 $ 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: $5.82
| Vehicle | Texas kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $4.50 | $606 | 10.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $5.82 | $785 | 13.2 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $7.28 | $981 | 16.5 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $16.70 | $2,250 | 38.6 |
Texas: 15.40 ¢ 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 | $225 | $291 | $364 | $835 | $544 |
| 10,000 | $450 | $582 | $728 | $1,670 | $1,088 |
| 13,476 | $606 | $785 | $981 | $2,250 | $1,466 |
| 15,000 | $674 | $873 | $1,092 | $2,505 | $1,632 |
| 20,000 | $899 | $1,164 | $1,456 | $3,340 | $2,176 |
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 $5.82
| 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, $ | 1,466 |
| 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 | 1,110 |
| 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 | $1,068 | $698 | $451 | $142 |
| $3.25 | $1,405 | $967 | $675 | $310 |
| $3.75 | $1,742 | $1,237 | $900 | $479 |
| $4.25 | $2,079 | $1,506 | $1,125 | $647 |
| $4.75 | $2,416 | $1,776 | $1,349 | $816 |
Texas by month: 14.6 to 16.0 ¢ per kWh
| Texas month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.63 | $5.53 | $6.92 |
| Feb | 14.78 | $5.59 | $6.99 |
| Mar | 15.20 | $5.75 | $7.19 |
| Apr | 15.48 | $5.85 | $7.32 |
| May | 15.45 | $5.84 | $7.30 |
| Jun | 15.19 | $5.74 | $7.18 |
| Jul | 15.28 | $5.78 | $7.22 |
| Aug | 15.40 | $5.82 | $7.28 |
| Sep | 15.77 | $5.96 | $7.45 |
| Oct | 16.03 | $6.06 | $7.58 |
| Nov | 15.96 | $6.03 | $7.54 |
| Dec | 15.79 | $5.97 | $7.46 |
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: 15.40 ¢ per kWh in Texas
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $3.84 for Texas
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $5.82 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?
$5.82 against $16.70 per 100 miles; $1,466 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 chargers along the roads?
11.7 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (322,113 miles), rank 28.
Texas EV charging cost?
$5.82 per 100 miles at 15.40 ¢; $785 for 13,476 miles. Rank 27 of 51.
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.